Pep Guardiola

never cut your hair because your strength is in your hair

— Zlatan Ibrahimović reportedly told Haaland during the haircut discussion: 'never cut your hair because your strength is in your hair'.

Derek McInnes is a Klopp-style manager. Underneath that is the structure that he wants to play, the conversations about how successful he has been.

— Jim Gillespie, chief executive of Rangers, at a Rangers shareholders’ meeting

it was worth asking who was really responsible for any embarrassment, given how often politics produces plenty of its own.

— Giovanni Malagò, president of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), commenting on the embarrassment over Pirlo's snub and the political fallout.

I believe that both Pep Guardiola and Jürgen Klopp would fit anywhere—any club team, any national team. The two best coaches of the past decade, in my view worldwide over the last 17 or 18 years. That’s why I could easily imagine both of them.

— World Cup winner Mats Hummels, commenting on the idea of Guardiola or Klopp coaching national teams or clubs

Nothing is forever, otherwise I would still be here. The feelings, the people, the memories, the love for my Manchester City will stay forever.

— Pep Guardiola, in the club's statement announcing his resignation as Manchester City manager

I told you all.. it's done,

— Declan Rice, Arsenal midfielder, posted on social media with a photo of him and his teammates celebrating.