The leaders of Manchester City are thinking about the potential replacement of Pep Guardiola, in case the Spanish technician decides to leave the Etihad at the end of this season. Last weekend, Pep said that "anything can happen" when asked about his future, and the club leaders want to be prepared for any situation. But what is the name that can follow Guardiola at the head of the "citizens"?
It is about Ruben Amorim, the current coach of Sporting Lisbon. The Portuguese has attracted the attention of many European clubs during the last season. Moreover, his contract with Sporting expires at the end of the season and the technician is keen to take the next step in his career. Meanwhile, another factor that favors City to secure Amorim's signature is the acquaintance and friendship of the latter with the new sporting director of Manchester City, Hugo Viana. Viana is also Portuguese, and will soon succeed Txiki Begiristain, who is leaving his position at Manchester City, as sporting director.
Meanwhile, Amorim has previously been involved in talks with other clubs in the Premier League, more specifically Liverpool, Chelsea and West Ham. The technician was present in London to discuss with West Ham executives, but in the end, the parties could not find an agreement. Later, Amorim apologized to the Sporting management, for the fact that he was discussing with other clubs to leave. However, this already seems inevitable at the end of the season.
Under Sporting, Ruben Amorim managed to beat Tottenham in the UEFA Champions League, as well as knocking Arsenal out of the Europa League a year later, showing he is capable of competing at the highest levels.
