Gündogan’s partner’s honesty that embarrassed Pep Guardiola

Last May, City’s Turkish-German footballer Ilkay Gündogan confirmed on social media that he had married Italian model and presenter Sara Arfaoui in Copenhagen. Now, his new partner has sparked a heated debate in the city of Manchester, because, according to her, there are no restaurants worth going to.

Asked by her followers which was the best restaurant in the city, she replied: “I’m sorry, I’m sad, but I have to be honest: there isn’t one. I’ve tried to find a good restaurant, but the food is terrible everywhere. I can’t find a proper Italian restaurant, good sushi, or even just fresh food… everything is frozen. Restaurants here are more focused on making money from drinks than on offering quality food. Maybe you can find one in London, but not in Manchester. I’m sorry,” said the wife of the Manchester City “star.”

Renowned English food critic Jay Rayner said that “this is a ridiculous point of view. Manchester is full of excellent independent restaurants. It’s a real gem for eating out, and comments like these, during a time of economic hardship, do nothing to help businesses struggling to make ends meet.”

The 27-year-old has tried to defend herself against the criticism. “I’ve tried the best restaurants here, but for me they do [not], I can’t lie. Unfortunately, I’m used to Italy, so you can imagine that it’s difficult to make a comparison. Manchester is a big city, with wonderful people, but not when it comes to restaurants,” said the Italian.

An opinion which, given that she is a public figure, affects the city’s gastronomic image and which Pep Guardiola, her husband’s manager, will not have liked at all. The Manchester City manager is co-owner of “Tast,” a restaurant specializing in Catalan cuisine, which opened its doors in 2018.