Guardiola's Regret: Experienced Coach Admits Mistake, Laments Not Giving Player a Chance

"I have a confession to make; I have regrets. When you make many decisions, you're bound to make mistakes. But one has deeply bothered me for many years – that I didn't give Joe Hart the chance to show me how good a goalkeeper he truly is," Guardiola told Sky Sports.

The Spanish tactician admitted he should have handled the goalkeeping situation more sensitively years ago. "I should have said: 'Okay, Joe, let's try this together. If it doesn't work out, we'll make a change.' But it didn't happen. In life, I have to make decisions, and sometimes I'm not fair enough. I've regretted it ever since," added Guardiola, who will lead City in their final match against Aston Villa on Sunday.

Under his guidance, the Citizens have secured 20 trophies, including six English league titles and a Champions League triumph. The coach himself announced that he decided to end his tenure at City due to concerns about a lack of energy.