Girona boss Michel declares readiness to replace Guardiola at Manchester City

Girona manager Michel has declared his readiness to succeed Pep Guardiola at Manchester City should the current head coach depart the Etihad Stadium this summer.

The 50-year-old is heavily linked with the impending vacancy at the Premier League champions.

Any potential transition would be smoothed by the structural relationship between the two clubs, as the Spanish side operates under the City Football Group umbrella.

Having taken charge in 2021, the Madrid-born tactician guided his current employers to promotion before securing a historic third-placed finish in La Liga last season.

‘I have the ability to adapt’

Addressing speculation about his future, the overachieving coach confirmed he is open to testing himself in England.

“I am ready, I consider myself ready to coach any team,” he told La Otra Grada.

“I don’t know if they see it the same way,” he added.

“Obviously, it’s not the same environment, but I have the ability to adapt, and I want to try.”

Guardiola prepares for sabbatical

Speculation over a managerial change has intensified following recent admissions from the incumbent City boss regarding his future.

The 53-year-old has one year remaining on his current deal but has repeatedly hinted that his departure from English football is drawing near.

“I know that after this stage with City I’m going to stop, that’s for sure, it’s decided,” the former Barcelona manager recently stated.

“I don’t know how long I’ll stop for, a year, two years, three years, five, ten, fifteen, I don’t know.”

“But I’m going to stop after this stage with City, because I need to stop and focus on myself.”