Pep Guardiola has expressed his desire for Manchester City’s Academy player, McAtee, to remain with the club for the upcoming season. “For the age, I’d like him to stay next season”, Guardiola stated, highlighting the player’s potential and value to the team. As an Academy player, McAtee is familiar with the club’s patterns and has demonstrated his versatility by playing in different positions.
Background on McAtee
McAtee’s style of play and position are not explicitly stated, however, it is clear that he has been training well and has the ability to adapt to various roles on the pitch. Guardiola’s comments suggest that McAtee is a valuable asset to the team, not only due to his footballing abilities but also his personal qualities, with the manager describing him as “a lovely person, lovely guy”. According to Guardiola, McAtee’s ability to play in different positions is a significant advantage, and his familiarity with the club’s patterns is a result of his time in the Academy.
Guardiola’s Views on Player Development
Guardiola’s desire for McAtee to stay is likely driven by his belief in the importance of developing young players and giving them opportunities to grow within the club. With according to Guardiola’s statement, he understands that players want more minutes on the pitch, but he hopes that McAtee will choose to remain with Manchester City for the upcoming season. This approach is consistent with Guardiola’s overall philosophy on player development, as seen in his recent praise for another Manchester City player, Adam Wharton.