Michel Emerges as Potential Guardiola's Successor at Manchester City

Girona's head coach, Miguel Ángel Michel, has been identified as a potential candidate to replace Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, according to the Daily Mail.

This revelation comes amidst Guardiola's recent remarks suggesting his departure from the Premier League champions upon the expiry of his contract in June 2025.

Following City's fourth consecutive league title victory last week, Guardiola shared his sentiments with Sky Sports, stating, "The reality is I’m closer to leaving than to staying." He further added, "It’s eight years, it will be nine. Right now my feeling is I want to stay next season."

Should Guardiola decide to move on, Manchester City is reportedly considering Michel as a potential successor.

Michel has garnered significant admiration for his coaching prowess, leading Girona to a remarkable season that saw them securing a Champions League spot for the upcoming season.

This interest is further fueled by the fact that Girona is part of the City Football Group, making Michel a familiar and potentially seamless fit within the organization's structure.