Tremendous respect for Pep and wish him all the best. I think he has made a very shrewd decision in leaving this season. Of course I agree that he needs the break he has poured his heart and soul into that team and 4 years is very long. But also look at the team he is leaving. It isn't the same Barca of two or three years ago that struck fear in the heart of every team they came across. They are getting old, some big name signings haven't performed as well as expected, Madrid are getting stronger, their defensive weaknesses are more apparent than ever. Leaving now ensures he leaves with the memories of himself leading "the greatest club team", his reputation, the fans love and affection and a very impressive trophy haul. If he were to leave it for another year or two and standards dropped, he would be associated with the fall of that team as well as the rise.
Logged