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Published on 2024-03-30 12:52:19
Former footballer Gary Lineker has made a prediction regarding the future of Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. Guardiola, who has been the head coach of the Premier League side since 2016, is currently contracted until 2025. There have been speculations surrounding Guardiola’s departure from Man City once his contract expires, but with no concrete evidence from reputable sources, fans should not be too concerned just yet.
Lineker believes that Guardiola will leave Manchester City within the next “two or three years,” citing the challenges of maintaining success over a long period in football. He compared Guardiola’s potential departure to the post-era challenges faced by clubs like Manchester United after Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsenal after Arsene Wenger. Lineker emphasized the difficulty of following in the footsteps of a dominant personality like Guardiola at a football club.
In terms of Guardiola’s successor, Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso was once a candidate but has confirmed his commitment to staying with the Bundesliga side for another season. However, there are rumors that Alonso could potentially move to Manchester City in the future, as he has been mentioned as a possible successor to Guardiola.
Another potential candidate to replace Guardiola is Michel, currently the manager of Girona. Girona’s sporting director, Quique Carcel, believes that Michel has the talent to lead a big club like Manchester City in the future, but acknowledges that it would require coordination and the decision for Guardiola to leave. Despite the pressures associated with a bigger club, Michel is content with his current project at Girona.
As the speculation continues, Guardiola’s eventual departure from Manchester City will undoubtedly bring about a significant change in the club’s leadership, and the challenge of finding a suitable successor will be a crucial task for the club’s hierarchy.
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