Man City have started their succession plan for Pep Guardiola as the legendary manager is expected to leave at the end of his current contract and the Premier League champions have their eyes on Girona’s Michel. Fans of the Manchester club will not want to think about life at the Etihad without Guardiola but that is getting closer with every passing month. The 53-year-old’s contr...Full Story »

Girona boss Michel is said to have turned down the chance to manage in the Premier League. The highly rated head coach has seen his team jump into the La Liga title race this season. Girona, who are part of the City Football Group, are likely to be able to improve his financial package if he so desires. Per AS in Spain, Chelsea figures went to Spain to talk with Michel about the Stamford Br...Full Story »

Bayern Munich and Liverpool are keeping tabs on Girona coach Michel's situation. Okdiario says Michel is viewed by both giants as their 'plan B', with Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso their top summer choice. Xabi is seen at Liverpool as the ideal successor for the departing Jurgen Klopp, while at Bayern the Spaniard is being considered as a replacement for Thomas Tuchel. Should Xabi snub...Full Story »

Manchester City may have a ready-made replacement for Pep Guardiola already lined up in Girona boss Michel Sanchez. Girona who are owned by the City Football Group have been the surprise team in the La Liga this season as they currently sit on top of the league, two points above Real Madrid and 4 points above Barcelona. They have won 11 games in the league, drawing one and losing one, and ha...Full Story »