Manchester Metropolis supervisor Pep Guardiola has endorsed Vincent Kompany as a future supervisor of the membership.
The Belgian defender spent 11 years at Manchester Metropolis, the place he was part of their most profitable interval in historical past, successful 4 Premier League titles, two FA Cups and 4 League Cups.
In a press convention earlier right now, Guardiola praised Kompany for the job he has finished as Burnley supervisor and expressed his confidence that Kompany will handle Manchester Metropolis sooner or later.
Guardiola stated (through ESPN):
“I feel his future to be the supervisor of Manchester Metropolis is already written within the stars.”
“It’s going to occur, I don’t know when however it’s going to occur.
“Ultimately he would be the supervisor of Manchester Metropolis, when, I don’t know. However I’m fairly certain. It’s my feeling, possibly I’m fallacious. He has the attributes: work ethic, data of the sport, properly revered, skilled.
“Doing what he has finished is so tough and he’s doing very well. He is aware of the membership, the setting, the followers, what our individuals want. The future is there.”
“I’m impressed with the consistency.”
“The Championship is so tough with the variety of video games. The consistency has been unbelievable. They’re near being promoted to the Premier League subsequent season and personally I’m delighted along with his success, what they’re doing in Burnley. I feel all of us, the followers, are joyful he will probably be again.”
Kompany left Manchester Metropolis to hitch Anderlecht as player-manager in 2019 earlier than taking on as Burnley supervisor final summer season.
In his brief time at Turf Moor, he has already made a big impression, main the Clarets to the highest of the Championship desk with a 12 level lead placing them on the verge of a Premier League promotion – and in addition into the quarterfinals of the FA Cup, the place they’ll face his previous membership Manchester Metropolis.
Guardiola highlighted Kompany’s work ethic, data of the sport, and expertise, which he believes makes him a really perfect candidate to handle Manchester Metropolis. He additionally emphasised that Kompany is aware of the membership, the setting, the followers, and what the individuals want.
Guardiola’s endorsement of Kompany comes as no shock, given the respect and admiration he has for the Belgian.
If Kompany have been to return to Manchester Metropolis as a supervisor, he could be following within the footsteps of Mikel Arteta, who left the membership to grow to be Arsenal’s supervisor. Arteta has since led the Gunners to an FA Cup triumph and has established himself as a promising younger supervisor.