Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has joked that even Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola will be sacked at some stage in his career.
The former Everton man made the comments during his pre-match press conference ahead of Thursday night's clash with Valencia at the Bernabeu. Los che parted company with Gennaro Gattuso recently with the La Liga club sitting 14th in their division.
When asked what he thought about Gattuso leaving Valencia, Ancelotti made the point that being sacked is part and parcel of being a football manager and that it can happen to anyone. He explained: "It’s a reality for coaches.
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"We all get fired, except Guardiola but even Pep if he continues to work even he will get the sack one day. It has happened to me in my career but I am still here."
Guardiola's future at the Etihad Stadium was in doubt earlier this season when he had not extended his contract which was set to expire at the end of the campaign. However in November, the Catalan coach penned a two-year deal which will keep him at City until 2025.
Speaking after the announcement, Guardiola said: "This is just the confirmation of how comfortable we are, the club and myself, again, like signing at the beginning. I cannot say thank you enough to all the club to trust me, to give me the opportunity to do my job as best as possible, but that is just papers.
"We have to be comfortable with the team, with the club, otherwise it makes no sense. The incredible, beautiful memories we had together and still have the dream to achieve more.
"I know what the club wants. I will fight for that with our players and staff to do our club as best as possible."
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