Former England captain Wayne Rooney has described Pep Guardiola as the ‘Sir Alex Ferguson’ of his generation, praising the Manchester City manager for his dominance in English football. Speaking on the BBC’s Wayne Rooney Show on Tuesday, Rooney compared Guardiola’s achievements at City with those of his former manager, Alex Ferguson, under whom he played at Manchester United between 2004 and 2013.
Rooney said he has seen a lot of comparisons to Alex Ferguson, and while he can say Ferguson is the greatest of all time, Pep in his generation is certainly the best by a long way. Guardiola is expected to leave Manchester City at the end of the season after spending ten years at the club, during which he has won twenty trophies, including six Premier League titles, the UEFA Champions League, three FA Cups and five EFL Cups.
Rooney acknowledged Guardiola’s loyalty and longevity at City but stressed that Ferguson’s record at United remains extraordinary. He said he has been looking at people saying how loyal Guardiola has been for ten years, which is incredible, but Alex Ferguson did 26 years. The former striker also highlighted the different circumstances both managers faced when taking charge of their clubs.
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Despite that distinction, Rooney praised Guardiola’s achievements at City, saying what he has done in terms of complete and utter dominance is nothing to sniff at. Ferguson remains the most successful manager in Premier League history with 13 league titles during his 26-year reign at Manchester United. Guardiola’s six Premier League titles in ten seasons represent a remarkable strike rate, though he has not matched Ferguson’s longevity.
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