Pep: I feel so honoured

Pep Guardiola spoke of his “honour” at joining “one of the biggest clubs in the world” after being officially unveiled as Bayern Munich’s new head coach yesterday.

The 42-year-old Catalan, returning from his year-long sabbatical after four trophy-laden years with Barcelona, replaces treble-winning boss Jupp Heynckes in the Bayern hot seat and cannot wait to get started.

“I am ready,” he said. “My time at Barcelona was wonderful, but I needed a new challenge and Bayern Munich gave me this opportunity.