Pep Guardiola has revealed that Bayern Munich's rich history and the quality of their current squad were the main reasons for him accepting the Bavarians' offer.

The 42-year-old signed a three-year deal with Bayern back in January as he replaces Jupp Heynckes at the helm starting this summer and he's keen to replicate last season's results - which saw the club win an historic treble - in the years to come.

During his unveiling today, the Spaniard said: "I decided to join Bayern because of the players and the club's history. They're one of the best teams in the world,".

"I am ready to return to football. This is a new challenge for me. My time at Barcelona was wonderful, but I needed a new challenge. Bayern Munich have given me that opportunity.

"I have to accept that people will make comparisons [to 2012-13]. A coach is always under a lot of pressure at a big team. I realise that's the case here as well, but I'm happy to take on that responsibility.

"I take charge of a team that's had an amazing season. They won four titles, the treble and the German supercup against Borussia Dortmund."

"I must accept the comparison," Guardiola, dressed in a dapper three-piece grey suit and burgundy tie, told an overflowing news conference at the club's Allianz Arena.

"I have to be able to live with that. I am under pressure, of course, but I know this and I accept this challenge without fear and that is why I am the coach," he said.

"Guardiola says his German teacher could not accompany him to presentation because she is a Dortmund fan."

When quizzed about the Barcelona v Bayern match in the semis of the Champions Leageue last season, he said "That was not the real difference between the two teams." Common Pep, even a blind could see the difference. Your loyalty to Barcelona shouldn't make you not objective.

Bayern's first Bundesliga game with Guardiola at the helm will be the match against Borussia Monchengladbach on August 10.

http://futbolgist.com/2013/06/24/pep-guardiola-unveiled-as-bayern-munich-coach/

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