Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola quits club saying four years is enough and he needs a break from football At an emotional press conference at which most of the first team players were present and Guardiola received a standing ovation from the assembled press, president Sandro Rosell thanked Guardiola for his service, describing him as Barcelona's "greatest ever coach." Guardiola, who led Barcelona to unprecedented successes during his four-year tenure, during which time he won 13 trophies - including two European Cups - explained that the decision to quit was taken last year and that pressure and mental fatigue was the reason he was calling time on his role. The main reason why I have taken this decision is because four years is many years. I have given everything and I have nothing left and need to recharge my batteries. The demands have been great and I have not been able to rest much. I have to recover and the only way I can do that is by distancing myself. Otherwise, we would have ended up damaging each other. I know that I'm leaving the best place to work in. I am very satisfied with the result we have achieved. I have had the great privilege of coaching fantastic players. I want to thank them. Guardiola added that Vilanova "is more than capable" of taking over at the Nou Camp. "I think the club has taken the best decision possible," he said.