Manchester City are interested in the services of Girona manager Michel as they prepare for life without Pep Guardiola.
According to The Daily Mail via Fichajes, Pep Guardiola is all set to part ways with the Manchester-based club after the end of the season. People at the club have been discussing his potential departure and they have already started working on identifying an ideal candidate to replace him.
Michel who has done wonders at Girona is one of the names on their shortlist. The 48-year-old has transformed the Spanish club and has helped them secure Champions League football for next season. His impressive work hasn’t gone unnoticed and City are one of the clubs keen on having him on their bench in the near future.
Guardiola has been a part of the City ranks for eight years now. He is preparing for his ninth season in charge of the English club. During the Spanish manager’s reign at the club, the Manchester-based club have gone from strength to strength.
City have established themselves as one of the powerhouses of Europe. They have won their maiden UCL title under him and have won the league title four years in a row.
Michel to replace Guardiola at City
While he has done wonders for the since taking charge and people at the club are ready to extend his stay at the club, Guardiola has decided to end his stay at the English club.
The former Barcelona manager wants to part ways with City after the end of next season. While the Premier League winners do want him around for years to come, Guardiola will have the freedom to walk away when his contract runs out in 2025 if he desires so.
With his future at the club uncertain, people at the club are considering options to replace him. Michel is one of the names on their wishlist. The Girona manager has impressed one and all in the City board with his work.
His tactical acumen and success in developing young talent are the reasons he is considered a top candidate to replace the Spanish manager.
Since Girona are one of the City Group clubs, a switch from the Spanish club to the Manchester-based club won’t be much of a problem if Michel gives it the green light.
