Guardiola prophesies his successor at Manchester City, according to newspaper

Despite living another season, at least Manchester Citythe coach Pep Guardiola He has already been thinking about ending his cycle with the English team. Therefore, according to the British newspaper “Telegraph”, the commander has already told some of his athletes who should be his successor on the team, after he leaves. Coach has a contract until mid-2025.

“This is the next Manchester City manager“, said Pep Guardiola pointing to Roberto DeZerbi, in the last meeting between the Champions League champions and Brighton, in May. The speech would have been directed at three of his athletes on the squad at the time, but the article did not specify who they were.

On the eve of the aforementioned prophecy, Guardiola also praised the Italian in public, at a press conference, where he commented on his surprise at the coach making Brighton play in such a unique way in such a short space of time. Even so, the Spaniard stated that he already expected the good quality of his professional partner.

“Pay attention to what I’m about to say: I’m pretty sure I’m right in saying that I think Roberto is one of the most influential coaches of the last 20 years. There is no team that plays the way they play. It’s unique. I had a feeling when he arrived that he would make a big impact in the Premier League. I didn’t expect you to do it so quickly. He creates 20 to 25 chances per game, much more than most opponents. He monopolizes the ball in a way that hasn’t happened in a long time“, he said.

Both teams currently occupy the top part of the table, with City being two points ahead, and in third place, while Brighton are sixth. Therefore, the teams will face each other this Saturday, 21st, at 11am (Brasília time), in a match valid for another round of the Premier League.