Pep Guardiola believes 2025 was one of his best years at Manchester City. Given the injury problems the club have had over the past 12 months – most notably to key midfielder Rodri – Guardiola feels it was an excellent showing. “It was one of the best seasons we have had as a team, with the guys who were there, in all the seasons. It helped change the momentum and, while Guardiola insisted he never planned to make use of the January transfer window, he acknowledged it could work. He said: “I said before, when we started last season, I never expect to go to the transfer window in wintertime.

Source: Irish Examiner December 31, 2025 22:39 UTC