Overview
- Mirror and Yahoo report that City are quietly preparing for life after Guardiola, with club legend Vincent Kompany gaining traction as the preferred option.
- Former City defender Bacary Sagna publicly backed Kompany, calling him the best fit to take over when the role opens.
- Kompany is thriving at Bayern Munich this season, with his side the last unbeaten team in Europe’s top five leagues after winning the Bundesliga last year.
- Guardiola’s deal runs until 2027 and is not expected to be extended, and he has suggested he may not consider a break until 2035.
- A separate view from Football Insider quotes ex-Everton CEO Keith Wyness saying Guardiola could heavily influence the choice and that Andoni Iraola or Oliver Glasner may also be considered.