Guardiola cut off the Wi-Fi in the dressing room at Man City, reveals Arsenal hero

MANCHESTER CITY hero Bacary Sagna revealed Pep Guardiola cut off the dressing room Wi-Fi upon his arrival in 2016.

Sagna only played one year under Guardiola, but it was more than enough to make him understand what a great manager he really is.

Pep Guardiola cut off the Wi-Fi in the dressing room when he came to Manchester CityCredit: PA

Bacary Sagna agrees with Guardiola's strict rules at Man City — Bacary Sagna agrees with Guardiola’s strict rules at Man CityCredit: PA: Empics Sport

The Catalan tactician laid down the law from day one at the Etihad, as he personally handled every detail regarding his new team.

The Barcelona legend imposed dire consequences on those who did not adhere to his fitness regime, as anyone found to be even slightly overweight would be immediately dropped from his squad.

The former Bayern Munich boss did not stop there, as he also wanted to ensure that his players were always fully focused on their task.

That’s why the 53-year-old knew he had to avoid any possible distractions, so he disconnected the Wi-Fi in the locker rooms.

At first, Sagna did not really support that initiative, because he felt like he was being treated like a “child”.

However, the Arsenal hero soon understood how important that kind of discipline was, as it led to all his players adopting the “right mentality”.

And that is why the former full-back is not surprised that City won the treble under Guardiola last season.

Sagna said Chris Wheatley at the Web Summit in Qatar: “Pep Guardiola is the reference for me as a coach, because you have to be very disciplined.

“You have to understand that it’s not just on the field, it’s a whole life you have to live. It’s not just today.

“It’s about the nutrition you consume throughout the week. For example, if you are 1 kg ahead of your weight, you are dropped from the team! You don’t train.

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“He came to Man City and cut the Wi-Fi in the dressing room, so you become like a child.

“At first it’s disturbing because you think I’m not a kid… I’m 30 years old, I don’t have to go through all these routes.

“But then you understand why they won the treble last year, because everyone is quite disciplined and everyone has the right mentality.

“And if you don’t have the right mentality in the sport, maybe you can shine [for] a year [or] two years. But after a while you’re gone, because staying at a high level is very difficult for a long time.”