Pep Guardiola revealed he plans to bring in one more player during this transfer window while insisting footballing ability isnt the only thing he looks for in new recruits.
The Manchester City boss is preparing his side for the new Premier League which gets under way in two weeks, but he has come under some scrutiny for only signing one big-name player, Riyad Mahrez, during this window.
In comparison to their rivals, City havent been massively active in the transfer market, with Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United all making more notable signings.
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However, Guardiola is not worried about the upcoming campaign even after being beaten to the acquisition of Jorginho by Chelsea, insisting he wants to work with respectful players.
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Personality is the most important thing, Guardiola. You have to know them.
I love to work with nice people. I hate to work with people who are not respectful to their team-mates, or the manager, or the club.
Of course, skills are important too – to have quality on the pitch.
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If we sign a player, we will sign one more. At this moment, we will stay [as we are].
Transfers are so expensive. We spent a lot last year because we had an old team. We will carry on with the same guys [as last year] and maybe one more.
City get their new Premier League season underway against Arsenal on August 12 in Unai Emerys first game in charge of the London club.
MORE: Mourinho blames Sanchezs poor performances on his team-mates
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Pep Guardiola revealed he plans to bring in one more player during this transfer window while insisting footballing ability isnt the only thing he looks for in new recruits.
The Manchester City boss is preparing his side for the new Premier League which gets under way in two weeks, but he has come under some scrutiny for only signing one big-name player, Riyad Mahrez, during this window.
In comparison to their rivals, City havent been massively active in the transfer market, with Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United all making more notable signings.
More: Football
However, Guardiola is not worried about the upcoming campaign even after being beaten to the acquisition of Jorginho by Chelsea, insisting he wants to work with respectful players.
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Personality is the most important thing, Guardiola. You have to know them.
I love to work with nice people. I hate to work with people who are not respectful to their team-mates, or the manager, or the club.
Of course, skills are important too – to have quality on the pitch.
More: Premier League
If we sign a player, we will sign one more. At this moment, we will stay [as we are].
Transfers are so expensive. We spent a lot last year because we had an old team. We will carry on with the same guys [as last year] and maybe one more.
City get their new Premier League season underway against Arsenal on August 12 in Unai Emerys first game in charge of the London club.
MORE: Mourinho blames Sanchezs poor performances on his team-mates
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