Players who fell out with Pep Guardiola, from Zlatan to Walker

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's relationship with Guardiola deteriorated during his single season at Barcelona in 2009/10, with Ibrahimovic later criticizing the manager. Samuel Eto'o also experienced a strained relationship with Guardiola at Barcelona, eventually leaving for Inter Milan. Yaya Toure, who played under Guardiola at both Barcelona and Manchester City, once accused the manager of having issues with African players, though he later apologized.

Joe Hart, a key Manchester City player before Guardiola's arrival in 2016, was deemed not to fit the manager's preferred goalkeeper profile and subsequently left the club. Joao Cancelo, initially a crucial part of Guardiola's system at Manchester City, saw his relationship with the manager break down, leading to a loan move to Bayern Munich. Kyle Walker, despite a successful period under Guardiola at Manchester City, also experienced a strained relationship, making his future at the club uncertain.

Alexander Hleb's time at Barcelona was disappointing, and he later admitted his own responsibility for his difficult relationship with Guardiola. Cesc Fabregas, who spent one season under Guardiola at Barcelona, noted that their relationship became complicated, despite having idolized Guardiola. Dante, who played under Guardiola at Bayern Munich, criticized the manag