BREAKING: Guardiola Makes Shock Decision With City Boss Set To Join Fierce Rivals
David Tully David Tully 4 hours ago Categories: Manchester City News Tags: Manchester City, Manchester United, Pep Guardiola
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is expected to replace Erik ten Hag at Manchester United this summer.
The decision has got the entire football world talking, with Guardiola set to switch allegiances from Blue to Red after spending eight years at the Etihad.
Guardiola had vowed to, at least, see out his contract with City, which expires at the end of next season.
However, the 53-year-old has somehow been persuaded that his future lies with United, with the ambition of waking a sleeping giant.
What has prompted Guardiola’s move to United?
It is suspected that United were able to make an approach once they had poached City’s Chief of Football Operations Omar Berrada.
The two had worked well together at the Premier League champions and it seems the connection then led to Guardiola making the controversial switch across Manchester as well.
City could lose three or four of their top players to their rivals
Guardiola’s shock departure has even led to rumours that the likes of Kevin De Bruyne, Erling Haaland, Rodri and even Phil Foden could be persuaded to jump ship and join their former manager at Old Trafford.
It is believed that City’s stars are dreaming of playing at the Theatre of Dreams on a regular basis, with its leaky roof and demanding fans the main attraction.
City, meanwhile, are considering whether to hire former Chelsea boss Graham Potter as their next manager. Guardiola has praised the Englishman’s coaching ability in the past, although some wonder whether the City boss was just being sarcastic. The Catalan is known for his dry wit but City’s board may have not got the joke.
This appointment could take place soon, or perhaps not at all. As you may have gathered, this is an April Fool’s story. Have a good day and don’t believe everything you read on the internet!
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Jack Grealish will be in the matchday squad for the FA Cup quarter-final tie against Newcastle this weekend.
The winger has not played since coming off before half-time in the 6-2 win over Luton Town in the last round of the competition. However, when asked at his pre-match press conference whether the England international would be available on Saturday evening, Guardiola replied:
“Yeah [Jack is getting better] He’ll be selected in the group [for this weekend].”
Considering Grealish has not played for nearly three weeks, it’s likely that he will only be on the bench at the Etihad.
Expected Return Date – Saturday 16th March v Newcastle
Kevin De Bruyne has picked up a groin injury and won’t be in contention to face Newcastle in the FA Cup.
The 32-year-old has also been withdrawn from Belgium’s squad for their friendlies against the Republic of Ireland and England later this month.
That prompted concern that De Bruyne may also miss the top-of-the-table clash versus Arsenal.
However, Guardiola has played down those fears, stating that he wasn’t 100% against Liverpool and he just needs to rest. The City boss is confident the Belgian will be available right after the international break.
Expected Return Date – Sunday 31st March v Arsenal
Ederson injured his thigh when he gave away the penalty during the 1-1 draw against Liverpool last weekend. He was subsequently substituted with Stefan Ortega replacing him for the rest of the match.
Like De Bruyne, the Brazilian has been withdrawn from international duty but Guardiola is hopeful that City’s no.1 will be back to face the Gunners:
“Eddie is getting better, hopefully, he’ll be ready after the international break. Tomorrow for sure [he is out].”
“He’ll have two weeks off then, he’ll recover, we’ll see how he feels. Hopefully as soon as possible.”
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