Nagelsmann was reportedly shortlisted to replace Pep Guardiola before the Spaniard extended his contract at the Etihad until 2023.
The Leipzig manager is reported to have developed a close relationship with Guardiola over the years, often asking him for advice.
According to SPORT BILD, Nagelsmann (33) was paid a visit by Guardiola when visiting Manchester back in October for the Champions League group stage clash against Manchester United.
“Pep, he has this sort of charisma. When we played United back in October, he came to visit the team and I on his day off just to say hello. That is very appreciative,” Nagelsmann told Bild (via Sport Witness).
Nagelsmann’s Leipzig side are enjoying strong performances so far this season, sitting third in the Bundesliga – two points off top-spot Bayern Munich, and securing a round of 16 tie against Liverpool in the Champions League.
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In reaction to the report shared on Twitter by Man City Xtra, many Man City fans have expressed their thoughts and opinions.
You can find some of the comments from Twitter below:
Agent Pep recruiting his successor.
— John Kieffer (@Hesselhoffer) December 23, 2020
Nagelsmann is 100% our next manager
— juden (@northmcfc) December 23, 2020
Pep and Messi at City until 2023, then Naglesmann and Haaland will be the future.
— Man City Vision (@mancityvision) December 23, 2020
Nagelsmann will definitely be our next coach
— Arnav Gupta (@King_Kevin100) December 23, 2020
Our future coach 🤩🤩 pic.twitter.com/AhENSNc0jV
— Martha (@martha2144) December 23, 2020
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