Manchester City Chairman Khaldoon Al-Mubarak has spoken about the club’s Champions League triumph over Inter Milan in Istanbul on June 10. In an end-of-season interview published on the club’s website, he shared his thoughts on winning the Treble, having Sheikh Mansour at the final, the team’s consistency in the Premier League, Pep Guardiola extending his contract, and Erling Haaland’s mentality.
Relief and Happiness of Winning the Treble
Al-Mubarak described the feeling of winning the Champions League as relief and happiness. He compared it to the relief he felt during the QPR game in 2011-12, which was the first Premier League title. He said that the club had tried so hard for so many years to win the Champions League, and finally doing it was a great relief.
Sheikh Mansour’s Presence at the Final
Al-Mubarak expressed his happiness at having Sheikh Mansour at the final. He said that Sheikh Mansour had given everything to the club, including commitment, support, love, and passion. He deserved to be there at the pinnacle of the Champions League, and Al-Mubarak was glad that he was able to attend.
Consistency in the Premier League
Al-Mubarak said that he was most proud of the team’s consistency in the Premier League. He said that it was a testament to everything that the club was doing and all the hard work that every employee and everyone associated with the club had put in. He attributed this winning mentality to producing consistency year in, year out across every competition at every level.
Pep Guardiola’s Contract Extension
Al-Mubarak said that it was very important for Pep Guardiola to extend his contract because he was such an important part of the club. He described Guardiola as an incredible leader and said that he knew where his heart and mind were. He was never concerned about Guardiola’s contract extension because they had had conversations before, but the timing was important because it gave clarity.
Erling Haaland’s Mentality
Al-Mubarak praised Erling Haaland’s mentality, describing him as a champion who was never satisfied. He said that Haaland always wanted to score more goals, even after scoring five goals in a game. This winning mentality was the intangible that made players great, and Haaland had it in abundance.
Conclusion
Manchester City Chairman Khaldoon Al-Mubarak spoke about various topics in his end-of-season interview, including winning the Treble, having Sheikh Mansour at the final, the team’s consistency in the Premier League, Pep Guardiola extending his contract, and Erling Haaland’s mentality. His insights into these topics provide an interesting perspective on the club’s success and the factors that contribute to it.