Manchester City sister club receives visit from ‘next generation’ of England coaches including Manchester United midfielder

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Published on 2024-04-19 19:00:00

La Spanish club Girona, affiliated with Premier League champions Manchester City, is playing a key role in the development of the next generation of English coaches, according to a recent report. Girona’s impressive performance in La Liga this season has drawn attention to their potential as a serious contender alongside powerhouses Real Madrid and FC Barcelona. The club’s partnership with City Football Group and Manchester City has also been instrumental in nurturing young talents like Yan Couto and Savio.

Jack Gaughan’s report in MailSport’s Man City Notebook reveals a group of rising English coaches, including former players like Tom Huddlestone, Jack Wilshere, Leighton Baines, Darius Vassell, and Ricky Lambert, are currently in Catalonia with Girona. They will be attending Girona’s La Liga match against Cadiz and visiting the club’s training facility. The initiative demonstrates Girona’s role as a hub for developing future coaches in England.

Further reports suggest that Girona’s head coach, Míchel Sanchez, has been identified as a possible successor to Manchester City’s current manager, Pep Guardiola. Guardiola’s contract is set to expire at the end of next season, sparking speculation about who will lead the team in the future. Girona’s influence is not only shaping future coaches but also potentially impacting the managerial landscape of top clubs like Manchester City.

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