Premier League Manager sets out his philosophy

Pep Guardiola was unveiled officially as Manchester City boss on Sunday and the English club wasted little time in making the former Barcelona and Bayern manager at home as they set up an account in Catalan on Twitter.

As well as announcing the new first team kit, the account tweeted snippets from the manager's opening press conference.

Guardiola began by thanking the club for giving him this opportunity, and promised the fans something special during his reign.

"The first objective is to play well," he said.

"I adapt my approach to the players I have at my disposal, so I won't be asking the impossible of anyone."

Guardiola admitted his approach will be very much one of the carrot and the stick, saying that he would 'hug' his players whilst not being afraid to 'kick their arses.'

He dismissed any thoughts of trying to bring Lionel Messi to England with him, however.

"Messi for me is an incredible player, but Messi has to stay where he is until he retires."