Who will replace Pep Guardiola as Man City manager?

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Published on 2024-01-31 17:20:18

Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp’s announcement of his exit from the team serves as a reminder that nothing is permanent in the world of football. Just as Klopp is stepping down, it’s inevitable that one day Pep Guardiola will also depart from Manchester City. The timing of Guardiola’s departure remains unknown, but eventually, Manchester City will find themselves searching for a new manager. The odds for potential candidates are as follows.

Lionel Scaloni, a former West Ham defender and World Cup-winning coach, was a potential candidate, but he is expected to stay in his current role until the 2026 World Cup, making the timing of his availability uncertain.

Michel is currently coaching Girona in La Liga and could be a favourable internal candidate from within the football group.

Eddie Howe’s chances hinge on establishing Newcastle as top competitors in the league, a goal that seems far off at the moment.

Ange Postecoglou’s potential appointment is dependent on the timing of Guardiola’s departure, aligning with his departure from Tottenham.

Julian Nagelsmann’s reputation needs restoration in international football before he could be considered for the position of Guardiola’s successor.

Mikel Arteta, former apprentice to Guardiola, could potentially be an ideal candidate due to his managerial experience at Arsenal.

Zinedine Zidane’s appointment may be seen as less outlandish due to Manchester City’s status and the potential appeal to bring the successful Real Madrid specialist to the club.

Xabi Alonso, a highly-rated young manager, played for Liverpool, Bayern Munich, and Real Madrid and is expected to end up at a giant club that he represented as a player.

Vincent Kompany, a contender for the City appointment, needs to demonstrate more Barclays smarts to confirm his position as a successor to Guardiola.

Roberto De Zerbi, while doing well with Brighton, is a potential candidate for the job, despite lacking big-club experience. However, City taking a chance on him would be significant given the success of the outgoing coach.

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