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Guardiola Documentary Reveals Walker Fallout

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A new Amazon Prime documentary series captures intense moments between Pep Guardiola and Manchester City players following Kyle Walker's departure. The Spanish manager expressed being "incredibly sad" that his captain asked to leave, telling teammates "you cannot behave" the way Walker did. In emotional scenes, Guardiola questioned his squad: "What did you do my friends? What did you do with your captain?" The series reveals tensions dating back to December 2024, showing an argument between Guardiola and Walker after a Liverpool loss where the defender lost possession leading to a penalty.

Walker responded angrily to criticism, with the exchange highlighting the strain of captaincy. Guardiola, visibly emotional, told players: "If I'm a problem, then you have to tell me." The documentary also explores Guardiola's personal struggles during a difficult 2024-25 season, including his divorce and City's trophyless campaign amid financial charges and key injuries. City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak admitted concerns about retaining the manager, describing him as "the boy that cried wolf" who finally saw the wolf.

The series concludes with Guardiola stepping down after 10 years, during which he won 20 trophies, and revealing he considered quitting during a four-game losing streak.