Manchester Metropolis have had loads of success below Pep Guardiola, with the legendary supervisor successful quite a few trophies on the Etihad, together with six Premier League titles.
Nevertheless, after nearly 10 years in Manchester, these behind the scenes might have to start out pondering rapidly about who they will usher in to exchange Guardiola as Man Metropolis supervisor.
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Pep Guardiola honours as Man Metropolis supervisor |
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Premier League (6) |
2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
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League Cup (4) |
2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
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FA Cup (2) |
2019, 2023 |
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Champions League (1) |
2023 |
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Membership World Cup (1) |
2024 |
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UEFA Tremendous Cup (1) |
2024 |
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Group Protect (3) |
2018, 2019, 2024 |
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Guardiola’s Man Metropolis contract is ready to run out on the finish of the 2024/25 season as issues stand, and he hasn’t hidden his need to handle a global staff sooner or later.
So who might Man Metropolis goal to exchange Guardiola? We have taken a take a look at 10 potential candidates.
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Subsequent Man Metropolis supervisor odds (Sky Wager – chosen markets) |
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Supervisor |
Present staff |
Odds |
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Michel |
Girona |
4/1 fav |
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Xabi Alonso |
Bayer Leverkusen |
4/1 fav |
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Ruben Amorim |
Sporting CP |
4/1 fav |
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Vincent Kompany |
Bayern Munich |
8/1 |
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Roberto De Zerbi |
Marseille |
16/1 |
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Marco Rose |
RB Leipzig |
18/1 |
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Zinedine Zidane |
n/a |
18/1 |
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Mikel Arteta |
Arsenal |
20/1 |
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Mauricio Pochettino |
USA |
20/1 |
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Luis Enrique |
Paris Saint-Germain |
20/1 |
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Ange Postecoglou |
Tottenham |
20/1 |
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Eddie Howe |
Newcastle |
20/1 |
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Ernesto Valverde |
Athletic Membership |
20/1 |
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Sebastian Hoeness |
VfB Stuttgart |
20/1 |
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Odds appropriate as of twenty second October 2024 |
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Xabi Alonso
Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen supervisor Xabi Alonso has been catching the attention throughout Europe after the work he has executed with the Bundesliga facet.
Alonso guided Leverkusen to an unbeaten home marketing campaign in 2023/24, turning into Germany’s first-ever ‘Invincible’ facet. He has been linked with Man Metropolis to exchange Guardiola, so it’s no shock to see him backed as a powerful candidate.
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Ruben Amorim
Sporting CP
One other supervisor who has been closely linked to exchange Guardiola at Man Metropolis is Ruben Amorim, who’s at the moment with Sporting CP.
The Portuguese boss has drawn reward from Guardiola up to now, who stated final yr that Amorim “is likely one of the finest in the intervening time”.
Nevertheless, shut rivals Manchester United have additionally been linked with Amorim to succeed Erik ten Hag, so Metropolis might have to act comparatively quick over the approaching months in the event that they really feel Amorim is the fitting man.
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Vincent Kompany
Bayern Munich
With a statue exterior the Etihad, a return to Man Metropolis within the dugout for former captain Vincent Kompany could be a fairytale.
The Belgian has been making strides in administration after successful the Championship title with Burnley. He was unable to maintain the Clarets within the Premier League earlier than leaving for Bayern Munich in the summertime, and can now be studying what it’s like to steer one in every of Europe’s finest sides.
Ought to he impress in Munich, Metropolis chiefs might even see him as a possible candidate to come back in.
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Michel
Girona
One of many favourites to exchange Guardiola at Man Metropolis is Girona boss Michel, with the La Liga facet part of the Metropolis Soccer Group.
The connection between Metropolis and Girona might subsequently assist in a possible deal, with Michel guiding his present facet to Champions League qualification final season.
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Luis Enrique
Paris Saint-Germain
If expertise is what Metropolis are after following Guardiola’s eventual departure, Luis Enrique may very well be a standout candidate.
The previous AS Roma, Barcelona and Spain supervisor is at the moment accountable for Paris Saint-Germain, the place he received the treble in his first season with the French giants.
Enrique additionally received quite a few honours with Barcelona together with the Champions League, so he may very well be a secure pair of fingers to come back in.
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Sebastian Hoeness
VfB Stuttgart
VfB Stuttgart coach Sebastian Hoeness reportedly turned down Manchester United over the summer season – one thing which might instantly make him appreciated on the blue facet of town.
The 42-year-old has been working his method up in administration, taking cost of RB Leipzig’s and Bayern Munich’s youth groups earlier than getting the Hoffenheim job in 2020.
Hoeness completed as runners-up within the Bundesliga forward of Thomas Tuchel’s Bayern Munich in his first season with Stuttgart, so he may very well be somebody on Metropolis’s radar.
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Mikel Arteta
Arsenal
Arguably probably the most controversial appointment on the listing could be Mikel Arteta, who was beforehand Guardiola’s assistant on the Etihad earlier than becoming a member of Arsenal.
Lately, Arteta and Guardiola have gone head-to-head within the Premier League title race, with Metropolis popping out on prime.
Nevertheless, ought to Guardiola prolong his keep in Manchester for a couple of extra years and Arsenal fall away barely, maybe Metropolis might take a look at a dramatic transfer for Arteta.
8
Xavi
Free agent (final job: Barcelona)
Xavi Hernandez is at the moment out of labor so may very well be a comparatively simple appointment for Metropolis chiefs. His first style of administration got here in Qatar with Al-Sadd earlier than spending three years accountable for Barcelona.
He received La Liga in 2022/23 earlier than leaving the Nou Camp in 2024 and is somebody who Guardiola is aware of effectively throughout their time with the Catalan giants.
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Simone Inzaghi
Inter
Man Metropolis and Guardiola acquired the higher of Simone Inzaghi and Inter of their well-known Champions League remaining triumph in 2023, however he too may very well be one other potential substitute on the Etihad.
Inzaghi has gained loads of expertise within the dugout with Inter and Lazio, successful 9 senior honours as a supervisor.
Guardiola couldn’t beat Inzaghi within the Champions League again in September, although, with Man Metropolis left pissed off in a 0-0 draw with the Nerazzurri.
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Roberto De Zerbi
Marseille
Former Brighton & Hove Albion supervisor Roberto De Zerbi was seen by some because the pure successor to Guardiola throughout his time in England.
Nevertheless, the Italian surprisingly left the Seagulls earlier in 2024 and has since taken over at Marseille. Guardiola just lately hailed De Zerbi as “probably the most influential managers in [the] final 20 years”, so if he has a say on who his successor is, maybe De Zerbi’s identify will come up in dialog.
