Michael Owen suggests that the successor to Pep Guardiola at Manchester City might be a player familiar to those in the Premier League. Following a highly successful tenure at Bayern Munich, Guardiola has guided Manchester City to unprecedented success, clinching five trophies in the 2022–2023 season, including a historic third consecutive Premier League title and the club’s first UEFA Champions League trophy.
As Guardiola’s current contract with Etihad is set to expire after the 2024–2025 season, questions arise about what challenges remain for the iconic Catalan coach. Speculation about his successor includes Roberto De Zerbi, a manager respected by Guardiola, with one player suggesting that De Zerbi could take over at the Etihad Stadium.
Michael Owen, speaking on the matter, proposes that if a major club were to lose its manager, Pep Guardiola would be a sought-after candidate. Brighton & Hove Albion’s coach is specifically mentioned as a potential candidate, given Brighton’s track record of strategic and successful managerial appointments.
Reflecting on the encounters between Pep Guardiola and Roberto De Zerbi, Owen notes that Guardiola has a favorable record, winning twice and drawing once in their three meetings. Despite this success, the broader discussion revolves around Guardiola’s future at Manchester City and the potential transition to a new era for the club.
