Pep Guardiola: Another Way of Winning: The Biography

Guillem Balague's biography of Pep Guardiola presents him as a relentless perfectionist obsessed with the minutiae of football, and includes Manchester City's 2017-18 league triumph. It is the definitive portrait of Guardiola and his pursuit of footballing perfection.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 496 pages
\n Publication date: 18 October 2018
\n Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
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Pep Guardiola is widely regarded as one of the most successful and sought-after football coaches in the world. His remarkable career began in 2008 when he was appointed as the first-team manager of Barcelona, a club that had been struggling for years. Under Guardiola's guidance, Barcelona underwent a remarkable transformation and became one of the greatest club sides of all time. In just four years, Guardiola led Barcelona to win thirteen trophies, including two consecutive Doubles.

After leaving Barcelona in 2012, Guardiola took up the reins at Bayern Munich, where he continued to achieve remarkable success. In three years at Bayern, Guardiola won the Bundesliga title twice and reached the Champions League final in 2013.

In 2016, Guardiola faced his biggest challenge yet when he joined Manchester City. Many doubted his ability to succeed in a league that was known for its competitiveness and intensity. However, Guardiola proved his critics wrong by leading Manchester City to the Premier League title in record-breaking style.

Guillem Balagué, a renowned football journalist, has closely followed Pep Guardiola's career and has had direct access to the man and his inner circle for this updated edition. In this book, Balagué presents Guardiola as a relentless perfectionist, a man obsessed with the minutiae of football. He describes Guardiola's approach to coaching and his belief in the importance of teamwork, discipline, and strategy.

Balagué also delves into Guardiola's personal life, including his childhood and his early years as a coach. He sheds light on Guardiola's relationships with his players, his family, and his mentors, providing a deeper understanding of the man behind the coach.

This fully updated edition of the international bestseller includes Manchester City's incredible 2017-18 league triumph, further highlighting Guardiola's remarkable achievements. Whether you are a football fan or simply interested in the world of sports, this book is a must-read. It provides a comprehensive and insightful portrait of Pep Guardiola and his relentless pursuit of footballing perfection.

\n Weight: 366g\n
Dimension: 193 x 158 x 32 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781474610537\n \n