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Manchester City Manager Pep Guardiola is set to leave the Premier League team after this season.

The Spaniard refused to discuss his future after Tuesday’s draw against AFC Bournemouth, which resulted in Manchester City losing the title to Arsenal.

Several claims in the UK and Spain insist that Guardiola’s time at the Etihad will soon be coming to an end.

Although there has been no official announcement from the manager or Manchester City, there have been several reports on who could replace Guardiola.

Reports indicate that Enzo Maresca is the favorite for the Etihad post. Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany is also a contender.

The Belgian had a long and successful career at Manchester City and was captain under Guardiola. He spent 11 years in England and returned to Anderlecht in 2019.

A year later, Kompany became their manager and left for Burnley in 2022. The Bavarian club appointed him as their manager in 2024 and they have won the Bundesliga twice so far.

Last October, the 40-year-old signed a contract extension until 2029. At that time, Sport Witness Covered claims from Germany This was done to prevent Manchester City from snatching him at some point.

The company’s Manchester City connection

The manager’s previous connections make him a likely candidate to replace Pep Guardiola.

this week’s edition sportimage There is a detailed interview with Bayern Munich chairman Herbert Hainer.

Sportbild was curious to hear from Heiner whether his team extended Vincent Kompany’s contract in October in order to prevent Manchester City from starting in attack.

Responding to that he said: “Our motivation for the extension was not to overtake Manchester City. We extended his contract because he is doing an excellent job and because we wanted him to stay with us for the long term.

“Maybe he will coach Manchester City someday, because he has played there before. His successful work usually attracts the attention of top clubs. He is young and has many years of coaching under his belt. But he and his family feel very comfortable in Munich.”

Bayern Munich denies sale of company

Asked if he could imagine Manchester City knocking on Kompany’s door, Herbert Hainer explained: “He’s welcome (laughs). With players, it’s often said: not for sale. And there’s no transfer fee for the company; he’s not for sale.”

“Vincent has a contract until 2029, which gives us security, and hopefully he’ll stay for a very long time. He’s made a name for himself here with us.”

This rules out the possibility of Kompany leaving Bayern Munich in the coming weeks.

Tottenham Hotspur youngster Luka Vuckovic is on Barcelona’s radar for the summer as the Catalans look for a new centre-back for the future.

Sport Bild Report Barcelona are one of the possible options for the 19-year-old, who has been recommended by Croatian icon Ivan Rakitic.

The German newspaper today covered the Tottenham centre-back ahead of what is likely to be a busy summer for him.

frosty tottenham affair

Luka Vuckovic is set to return to Tottenham later this year after a successful loan spell at HSV Hamburg. But whether he will remain at Spurs beyond that point is currently unclear.

Sportbild report that Vuckovic is on bad terms with Spurs. He was disappointed by Tottenham’s decision to loan him out last summer. He also wants to play in Europe next season.

This has made some Champions League clubs cautious of him, as the Croatian is considered a mega-talent in European football. His performances for HSV have further cemented this. Liverpool are also among those talking about him.

Barcelona eyes Vuckovic

Barcelona especially have their eyes on the centre-back. They are looking for long, strong headers on the ball and keeping an eye on Luka Vuckovic.

The defender has also made it clear that he would ‘like to play in Spain’ at some point. This is being seen as a transfer incentive for Barcelona.

There is also the fact that he is represented by Pini Zahavi. Barcelona president Joan Laporta has a good relationship with the 83-year-old. He also represents Barcelona coach Hansi Flick and striker Robert Lewandowski.

According to Sportbild it is clear that Zahavi is in contact with the Catalans about Vuckovic. Furthermore, former Barça star Ivan Rakitic has also recommended the HSV defender to his former club.

tottenham asking price

The question is whether Tottenham want to sell, especially in the summer window in which Christian Romero and Micky Van Veen are pushing to leave.

They currently value Vuckovic at €60 million, but that figure is rising. It would likely get a big boost if he plays in the World Cup with Croatia this summer.

It is unclear whether Barcelona will pay this amount or not. But they are making the rounds and it feels like Zahvi is working behind the scenes; This is a story that could pick up real steam soon.

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