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Pep Guardiola admits he has tried to become more patient, insisting his anxious nature meant he was "not a good manager".

The Manchester City boss, who began his managerial career at Barcelona before heading to Bayern Munich, is renowned for his intensity.

That has been a big plus for his teams, who have been hugely successful under him.

However, the Catalan believes that was a personal flaw and has made steps to become a more patient individual.

Guardiola has credited those around him for their calming influences having had to adopt a stance that was not natural.

He told Sky Sports : "I'm learning to be more patient, before I was too anxious, I was not a good manager.

"Now I'm better, I'm more patient."

He went on to say: "It (the process) is so difficult because it is unnatural based on who I am, but I have people close to me than help me to be more calm."

"To see things like sometimes I couldn't see it."

Guardiola's relentless nature has been a hallmark throughout his career.

When he gave his farewell press conference at Barcelona in 2012 he said: "The reason is time. Four years wears everything out and it has worn me out. I am empty and I need to be filled again."

The Catalan would then take a year-long