Pep Guardiola has been the manager of Manchester City for almost eight years, but there are rumors that he is leaving for Madrid, which could cause problems for the Premier League winners.
Real Madrid has selected Roberto De Zerbi to succeed Carlo Ancelotti at Manchester City, which could cause chaos. Because of his success in the Premier League, the Brighton manager has become one of the most sought-after coaches in Europe. The team qualified for Europe for the first time in their history last season after finishing sixth, their best-ever result in the top division.
The Italian has been identified by the Spanish powerhouses as the man to succeed Carlo Ancelotti, whose contract expires in June 2024, as a result of his accomplishments. The 44-year-old is supposedly in contact with Madrid because, according to the Spanish newspaper Sport, he is ‘the ideal profile to lead a reconstruction project’ for the upcoming season.
The announcement will undoubtedly sour Manchester City’s hopes of appointing De Zerbi in the event that Guardiola departs the team. Many have said that the Italian is the Spaniard’s natural successor, having waxed poetic about him before City’s 2-1 victory over him last month.
Guardiola remarked of De Zerbi’s Brighton team, “There is no team playing the way they play—it’s unique.” I knew when he arrived that he would have a significant impact on the Premier League, but I didn’t think he would do it so quickly.