‘We don't deserve a bonus this season’ - Guardiola responds to reporters' question

Guardiola’s side has struggled to live up to last season's performance and has faced difficulties in the Premier League.

The Citizens are currently fifth in the EPL table, one point off the Champions League spot and 22 points off the league leaders, Liverpool.

They also failed to make it to the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League, losing to Real Madrid in both legs of their playoff tie.

Ahead of Manchester City’s FA Cup quarterfinal game against Bournemouth on Sunday, Guardiola was asked if he and his players would get a nice bonus if they were to win the Club World Cup.

He responded, as reported by SkySports on X, “We don't deserve one this season. So that's now. The bonus is you win. I don't know how much you go there, it's for the club. The managers, the staff, backroom staff players we don't deserve. Not even a watch.”

Guardiola’s side are still in the FA Cup competition and winning it could reduce the criticism of their disappointing season.

They also have a chance to win the Club World Cup, which will begin at the end of the Premier League season.