Am Honoured To Be Appointed As Bayern Munich's Coach - Carlo Ancelotti

After various speculations in the past days Carlo has said he waited to get Bayern's top job. The calm coach will be at the helms o affair after the close of the present season.

Carlo Ancelotti has responded to being confirmed as Bayern Munich boss next season by stating he is "honoured".

The Bavarians confirmed that the Italian - who has been out of a job since May after being sacked by Real Madrid at the end of last season - would be taking over the reins from Pep Guardiola next term.

Done Deal: Ancelotti To Replace Pep Guardiola At Bayern Munich

Out of job Carlo Ancelotti will re[place Pep Guardiola at Bayern Munich in the summer as the former Barca coach prepares for life in the EPL.

Club chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge confirmed reports which emerged last week, revealing the Spaniard’s plans to leave the Bundesliga champions at the end of what is likely to be another title-winning season.

The news comes amid strong links with a long-awaited move to the Premier League, with Manchester City, Manchester City and Chelsea - looking for a new full-time boss following Jose Mourinho's sacking - all linked with the 44-year-old.

Rumour:Pep Guardiola Set To Leave Bayern Munich

Bayern coach Pep Guardiola will not resign a new contract at Munich. The gaffer will move on to a Premier League club where there is stiff competition.

Pep Guardiola will not be signing a new contract at Bayern Munich. The Catalan has informed the suits at the Allianz Arena that he has made his mind up to seek out pastures new. He feels that things have reached breaking point because of a fundamental disconnect between his footballing philosophy and the club's ethos, not to mention certain man-management issues he has had with the squad.

As far as Guardiola is concerned, there is no turning back. The way he sees it, his time in charge of the Bundesliga champions has run its course and prolonging his stay beyond the end of this season could do both the club and himself more harm than good.

I Will Clarify My Future Next Week - Pep Guardiola

Pep Guardiola has said that he will reveal if he will resign a new contract at Bayern or move away to another club. Various reports insist that the two Manchester clubs are the most preferred destination.

The 44-year-old's contract at the Allianz Arena expires at the end of the season and he has been linked with a move away, with both Manchester United and City reportedly keen on his services.

Speaking after his side's 1-0 DFB-Pokal win over Darmstadt, Guardiola was asked if he would still be at Bayern next season and told ARD: "Tonight, I have no answer. Next week, you will know the answer.

Mancini Nails Guardiola! You Can't Succeed With A Middle-Table Club

Pep has been lucky to coach the best clubs in the world with the best of legs and in return he has picked up many laurels. Several people have debated this issue raised by Mancini. Mancini has helped to put the fallen Inter Milan back to line, Mourinho lifted a treble with Porto and won the Champions league with Inter after 38 years, Ranieri is doing it with Leicester City and Mancini has questioned Pep. 

Well respected four four two magazine recently rated Mourinho has the best all time coach thereby over looking Guardiola who has been privileged to coach well baked teams. Will Guardiola take a challenge? Well, it seems like a no because he had the opportunity to take Man United, Man City and Chelsea but he opted to run to Germany to play in a one team dominated league where his team buys the best players from sides that contend with them.

Pep can prove Mancini wrong by taking up a mid-table club but we certainly know he won't do that. What Mancini wanted to say is simple, Mr Pep we won't rate you on top until you prove to us that you can make an ordinary team a top class team like Jose did to Chelsea...... chikena. Read the full story after the cut.

Manchester City Set To Offer Messi €1.1m Per Week In Crazy Mega Deal

The SUN claims Manchester City are willing to enter a crazy deal to sign Lionel Messi from Barcelona in a deal that might See him earn €1.1m in a week. If this deal breaks through it will change the story of football forever.

Manchester City would be willing to offer Barcelona 170 million euros for Lionel Messi, who they would offer 1.1m euros a week in wages. The move would see the Argentine link up with his former coach Pep Guardiola at the Premier League club.

According to 'The Sun', City will offer Messi a deal worth 56.8 million euros a year. Representatives from the English club have met with the player's agent several times and they believe that the Argentine, who is out of contract at Barcelona in June 2018, would be willing to move to the Premier League next season.

Pep Guardiola Is Not A Man - Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Ibrahimovic was signed by Guardiola from Inter Milan to Barcelona but the top player and coach had a major fall out which made the big money move last for only one season. Since that fall out Zlatan hasn't hidden his dislike for Pep and it seems the hatred is still on.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic sent further barbs in Pep Guardiola's direction during a wide-ranging interview with CNN.

Ibrahimovic has claimed numerous major honours across the Netherlands, Italy, Spain and France since leaving Sweden 14 years ago, although he does not reserve much affection for his former Barcelona boss Guardiola.

No Problems With Guardiola Over Substitution Roles - Lahm

Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm insists that he has no problem with being substituted - despite failing to complete 90 minutes in each of the last three games.

Lahm was withdrawn from action during the matches against Nottingen, Hamburg and Hoffenheim, but the defender accepts the decisions of coach Pep Guardiola.

He told Kicker.de: "For me, it's no problem at all. I've done well in the games, so it's not an issue. It's not so bad."

Pep Guardiola Pleased With Bayern's Crazy Win

Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola was "satisfied" with his side's display in a dramatic 2-1 win at Hoffenheim.

Pep Guardiola reflected on a "crazy" end to Bayern Munich's clash at Hoffenheim on Saturday after Robert Lewandowski's late strike secured a 2-1 victory.

Bayern were stunned when Kevin Volland capitalised on a mistake from David Alaba to score the joint-fastest goal in Bundesliga history after only nine seconds at the Rhein-Neckar-Arena, equalling the record set by Bayer Leverkusen's Karim Bellarabi a year ago on Sunday.

Barca Has the Best Players - Pep Guardiola

It's so true. They have won everything and this generation seems like the best ever, best players, all the trophies and they keep winning. Do you still wonder why Messi will never leave because at the best club you keep winning gain and again. It doesn't matter who the coach is at Barca now as long as it's not a Martino you will certainly win a trophy.

Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola believes that the world's best player has been at Barcelona for years.

The Bavarians have the likes of Robert Lewandowski, Arjen Robben, Mario Gotze and Franck Ribery among their ranks, while they added Douglas Costa from Shakhtar Donetsk this summer.

Gotze Not Happy At Bayern Munich - Giovane Elber

Former Bayern Munich striker Giovane Elber believes Mario Gotze is unhappy at the Bundesliga champions.

The Germany international earned himself a move to Bayern in the summer of 2013 after a string of fine performances for Borussia Dortmund, but has so far been unable to live up to the high expectations at the Allianz Arena.

Elber feels Gotze's inability to replicate his Dortmund form for Bayern is largely down due to the different conditions at the Bavarians, where he needs Pep Guardiola to make him feel loved.

Bayern Munich Expects Pep Guardiola To Win UEFA Champions League

Bayern Munich expect Pep Guardiola to deliver the Champions League this season, according to former midfielder Stefan Effenberg.

The former Barcelona boss has claimed back-to-back Bundesliga titles and one DFB-Pokal since arriving at the Allianz Arena in 2013, but has twice been knocked out at the semi-final stage in Europe.

Effenberg, who clinched Europe's top prize in 2001, admits the pressure is growing on Guardiola's shoulders to seal continental success along with domestic dominance.

Philipp Lahm Urges Bayern Munich To Improve

Philipp Lahm has stressed that Bayern Munich must improve in the wake of their underwhelming DFB-Pokal victory over Nottingen on Sunday.

Goals from Arturo Vidal, Mario Gotze and Robert Lewandowski earned the Bundesliga champions a 3-1 victory at the home of their fifth-tier opponents, yet Lahm has acknowledged that Pep Guardiola's men were by no means at their best.

"The most important thing is that we have progressed to the next round and that nobody got injured," the former Germany international was quoted as saying by Kicker.

Mario Gotze Denies Criticizing Pep Guardiola

Mario Gotze says he would never criticise Pep Guardiola and insists he is "very, very happy" with Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich. Gotze has not been enjoying the best of times at Bayern in recent times and it seems the World Cup winner isn't pleased.

Mario Gotze has denied publicly criticising Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola and insists he is very happy with life at the Allianz Arena.

The Germany international - who scored the winning goal in the 2014 World Cup final - was quoted after the Audi Cup as saying his time at Bayern would work better if "Guardiola talks to me more often", sparking speculation about his future.

Xabi Alonso Ignores Picking The Best Between Jose Mourinho & Pep Guardiola

Bayern Munich midfielder Xabi Alonso has refused to pick a favourite between current boss Pep Guardiola and former Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho.

The former Spain international has often spoken about the role Guardiola played in his decision to leave the Santiago Bernabeu for the Allianz Arena.

However, he will not be drawn on whether Mourinho is a superior coach to his current boss, with Lothar Matthaus having thrown his weight behind the Portuguese on Monday.

Pep Guardiola Okays His Critics

Lothar Matthaus said Jose Mourinho is a better coach than Pep Guardiola, but the Bayern Munich coach had no problem with that verdict.

Pep Guardiola is unperturbed by criticism from Bayern Munich legend Lothar Matthaus and also has no problem with recent comments made by Stefan Effenberg.

Former Germany captain Matthaus stated that Jose Mourinho is the best coach in the world as he is more "transparent and direct" than Bayern boss Guardiola.

Mourinho Better Than Pep Guardiola - Lothar Matthaus

Lothar Matthaus has hailed Jose Mourinho as the best coach in the world, insisting he is better than Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola.

The Portuguese manager has won league titles with Porto, Chelsea, Inter and Real Madrid, while Guardiola oversaw the most successful spell in Barcelona's history and has won two Bundesliga titles with Bayern so far, while both coaches have lifted the Champions League twice.

The pair have been seen as the two leading coaches in football at the moment, though Matthaus believes the Chelsea boss is more advanced.

DFL-Supercup: Guardiola Laments Late Goal As Wolfsburg Lifts Trophy

Robben scored in the 50th minute, Arsenal's flop Bendtner scored an heroic header in the 89th minute to equalize, Xabi Alonso loses a penalty during the shoot out, Wolfsburg lifts the DFL-Supercup and Pep Guardiola Laments.....Lol

Pep Guardiola lamented Bayern Munich's inability to see out the final minutes of the DFL-Supercup, as Nicklas Bendtner starred for Wolfsburg.

Bayern appeared destined to win their fifth Supercup title courtesy of Arjen Robben's opener five minutes into the second half, only for substitute Bendtner to force penalties with his 89th-minute equaliser on Saturday.

Guardiola Will Leave Bayern In 2016 - Stefan Effenberg

Earlier this week various reports have suggested that Guardiola has reached an agreement with Man City to coach the club in 2016. Bayern Munich has said its no big deal if Pep leaves.

Former Bayern Munich midfielder Stefan Effenberg believes Pep Guardiola will leave the Bundesliga champions at the end of his contract in June 2016.

The former Barcelona coach has so far been reluctant to open talks over a new deal and has been heavily linked with a departure at the end of the season.

Barcelona Can Win Three Trophies Again - Josep Bartomeu

Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu is confident the club have what it takes to win six major trophies in 2015.

The Camp Nou side are already halfway through following their Champions League, La Liga and Copa del Rey success in 2014-15 and can make it six pieces of silverware in one calendar year if they also claim the European Supercup, Spanish Supercup and Club World Cup.

Barca last won the sextuple in 2009 under Pep Guardiola, but Bartomeu is hopeful they can repeat the feat under Luis Enrique this year.