Future plans have intensified at Manchester City. According to Football Insider, the club's management is carefully reviewing potential options, starting today, to prepare for the period Josep Guardiola is leaving behind. Especially serious discussions are taking place around one name - Vincent Kompany.
For now, City fans have nothing to worry аbout: Guardiola's contract runs until June 2027, and the 55-year-old Spaniard is expected to fully fulfill the agreement and manage the team by that time. But football is a game that lives with "tomorrow." Therefore, the management tries not to leave the question "what happens next?" open: they analyze the market, compile a list of candidates, and develop scenarios.
According to the source, Kompany is considered the most suitable candidate to replace Guardiola. It's not just a name, there's a lot of logic here: the former Belgian player knows City's atmosphere from the inside. He played more than 350 matches for the club, being one of the leading figures in times when the team won many trophies. That is, "strangers" don't come there - they understand what club culture, pressure, demand, and fan moods are.
Of course, there's one big "but" on this path: Kompany is currently Bayern's head coach. His contract with the Munich club could significantly complicate a potential deal. In his first season in Germany, he won the Bundesliga title - in Munich, this is considered the "minimum" requirement, but the result is still the result. So, the Company's project is also being taken seriously.
At the same time, other names have appeared in coaching speeches around "City." An earlier version of Enzo Maresca, who worked as Guardiola's assistant, was mentioned. Another interesting name is Xabi Alonso, who attracted the attention of leading EPL clubs after leaving Real Madrid. In short, there will be a choice, but according to Football Insider, the current "paid bet" is the Company.
City's move shows one thing: the club doesn't rely on chance. No matter how strong Guardiola's era is, the management wants to prepare the "next page" in advance. In football, those who think ahead usually rejoice later.
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