He replaced Andrea Pirlo as deep - lying playmaker at Brescia , before moving on to Al - Alhi .
Guardiola stayed with Barcelona for 17 years , being named captain under Louis van Gaal , before moving on after 16 trophies in 12 seasons .
Guardiola replaced Andrea Pirlo as deep - lying playmaker at Brescia , before moving on to Al - Alhi .
Guardiola stayed with Barcelona for 17 years , being named captain under Louis van Gaal , before moving on after 16 trophies in 12 seasons .