Pep Guardiola initially wanted 42-year-old as his new Assistant Manager before hiring Pep Lijnders

Pep Guardiola’s plans for the 2025/26 campaign have already begun to take shape.

Last season was a tough one for everyone involved with Manchester City, and in order to avoid a repeat of that during the upcoming campaign, changes have been made both on and off the field, with Guardiola’s coaching staff receiving a makeover, in addition to the new signings that have arrived.

Pepijn Lijnders was appointed as Man City’s new assistant coach, while James French has been impressing…