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Xavi Says Pep Guardiola Will 'Change' English Football at Manchester City

Barcelona legend Xavi Hernandez believes his former mentor Pep Guardiola will "change the face of English football" when he takes over as Manchester City manager this summer.

Xavi, now plying his trade for Qatari club Al Sadd, spoke to the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy in Doha. Per their website, he said:

It is a big opportunity for him at Manchester City. I think he will change the face of English football. If there is anyone capable of changing that mentality, it is Guardiola. It is a great opportunity but there will also be a lot of pressure, because everyone always expects a lot from [Guardiola].