Having faced Guardiola while playing for Manchester United and Everton, Rooney has high praise for the impact of the Manchester City coach on English football.
Wayne Rooney, the record goalscorer for Manchester United and current manager of Major League Soccer’s DC United, praises Pep Guardiola as “one of the most influential figures in English football.”
At 37, Rooney is now leading the DC United team and will oversee the MLS All-Stars in their upcoming match against Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal this Thursday.
“Manchester City has elevated the game as a whole,” shared Rooney, albeit conceding to City’s current reign of superiority.
Guardiola, who spearheaded City’s historic treble last season and amassed a whopping 12 major trophies in his seven-year tenure at the Etihad Stadium, draws special admiration from Rooney. He said, “Guardiola’s impact on English football has been transformative, not only at the club level but also in the national team, owing to his mentorship of young English players who have ascended to seniority and dispersed his teachings.”
After victorious tenures at Barcelona and Bayern Munich, Guardiola joined City in 2016, guiding the team to five Premier League titles, three of them in consecutive seasons.
Before taking the helm at Arsenal in 2019, Arteta was a key part of Guardiola’s coaching team. His initial triumph of securing the FA Cup in his debut season was followed by a few challenging years. However, last season marked a turnaround for Arsenal, with the team leading the Premier League for a significant portion of the season before being surpassed by City.
Rooney is highly appreciative of Arteta’s efforts. “He’s done a remarkable job at Arsenal, clinching the FA Cup and giving City a tough run last season. As a budding coach, it’s inspiring to witness,” Rooney added, further remarking, “Every coach has their own style, but achieving what he has is the goal for any emerging coach. I’m currently navigating the journey, whereas Arteta has already traversed it. His time with Guardiola no doubt aided his progress.”
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Wayne Rooney’s praise for Pep Guardiola
What did Wayne Rooney say about Pep Guardiola’s influence on English football?
Rooney praised Guardiola, calling him “one of the most influential figures in English football.” He attributed this not only to his success at the club level but also to his mentoring of young English players, who have gone on to make a significant impact in the national team.
Who does Wayne Rooney manage now?
Wayne Rooney is the current manager of Major League Soccer’s DC United.
What was Pep Guardiola’s role in Manchester City’s recent success?
Guardiola, the current manager of Manchester City, has led the team to a historic treble and has won 12 major trophies in his seven years at the Etihad Stadium. He’s also guided the team to five Premier League titles, three of them consecutively.
What is Wayne Rooney’s opinion on Mikel Arteta’s work at Arsenal?
Rooney highly appreciates Arteta’s efforts at Arsenal, particularly for winning the FA Cup and for significantly challenging Manchester City in the Premier League last season. He finds Arteta’s progress inspiring for budding coaches.
What is Rooney’s current role in the Major League Soccer?
Rooney is the current manager of DC United and is set to oversee the MLS All-Stars in their upcoming match against Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal.
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5 comments
still hurts to see Rooney in MLS, he was great for us..but hey, kudos to Guardiola and Arteta, they’ve really pushed the game forward.
Wow, Rooney knows a thing or two bout footy eh? Pep’s done some magic, can’t argue with that!
Arteta’s just getting started, can’t wait to see where he takes Arsenal! He learnt from the best (Pep). Thx for the props Rooney!
Pep’s a legend, no doubt. He’s turned City into a force! Thanks for the respect, Rooney.
got to agree with Rooney, Pep has done wonders for English football, and young English players especially!