Overview
- The Amazon Prime series A Beautiful Obsession was released on 19 August 2026 and features extensive dressing-room footage from Guardiola’s last two seasons at Manchester City.
- Film clips capture a heated December 2024 confrontation between Guardiola and captain Kyle Walker that preceded Walker’s January 2025 loan and eventual exit, with both men shown visibly emotional.
- Guardiola tells players on camera that he was divorcing and admits he considered quitting after a string of 2024 defeats, at one point saying to club leaders “maybe it’s over.”
- The series documents the club’s transition decisions, showing Kevin De Bruyne’s emotional departure and internal debate over signing Rayan Cherki to replace ageing playmakers.
- Some of the most extreme lines shown in the film have limited sourcing in press reports, but the overall footage confirms a period of deep strain that preceded Guardiola’s decision to step down after the 2025–26 season and close a decade that produced 20 trophies.