Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola, has threatened to quit the club if they refuse to grant his request concerning the size of the squad.
The Cityzens boss said he does not want a large squad which would mean that some players will not have the opportunity to play.
The Catalan said his conscience would not allow him to bring players and end up benching them, adding that he would rather quit.
Manchester City have had a rough season. The Cityzens’ defeat to Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final last weekend meant that Pep Guardiola’s side will end the season without a major trophy.
They are also battling to finish in a Champions League place this season and it will all be decided on Sunday when the Premier League season draws the curtain.
However, Guardiola’s side kept their hopes of finishing third place alive on Tuesday by beating Bournemouth 3-1.
Speaking after the game, the former Barça manager told the press, “I told the club I don’t want a big squad. I don’t want to put five, six players in the tribune, I don’t want that. I will quit.
“If they don’t make a short squad, I will not stay.
“It’s impossible for my soul to put players in the tribune and cannot play.”
As the Premier League table stands, City along with Chelsea, Newcastle, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest are all battling for three spots.
City’s win against Bournemouth takes them on 68 points, two more than both Newcastle, Chelsea and Villa. Forest are one point further back.
A win at Fulham will guarantee City third position, while their decent goal difference means a draw may even be enough.
