Manchester City has begun the daunting task of planning for life after Pep Guardiola. However, the club’s board has reportedly made a major decision that contradicts the manager’s own wishes: Vincent Kompany is not currently considered a candidate for the Etihad hot seat.
While Guardiola remains under contract until June 2027, speculation regarding his departure is reaching fever pitch in the UK. Despite the Spaniard’s public recommendation last year that his former captain should be his successor, the Sky Blues’ hierarchy is moving in a different direction.
The Verdict on Kompany
According to reports from Bayern Space, there is an internal consensus at Manchester City that while Kompany is a club legend, he may not yet be ready for a “top-tier” managerial role in England.
This decision comes despite Kompany’s stellar work at Bayern Munich. Since joining the German giants, the Belgian has:
- Secured a Bundesliga and German Cup double.
- Maintained a dominant record this season with 27 wins in 32 games.
- Transformed Bayern back into one of Europe’s most feared attacking units.
Disagreeing with the Master
The rejection of Kompany marks a rare moment of tactical or strategic disagreement between Guardiola and the City board. Guardiola has previously hailed Kompany’s “knowledge of the club” and “elite mentality” as the perfect ingredients for a future City boss. If the board sticks to its decision, names like Xabi Alonso or Ruben Amorim (though now at United) often resurface in the rumor mill as alternative targets.
The Immediate Challenge: Liverpool at Anfield
As the succession drama unfolds behind the scenes, the focus on the pitch shifts to a season-defining clash. Manchester City travels to Anfield this Sunday (February 8th) to face Liverpool in a match that could decide the fate of the Premier League title.
Kick-off is scheduled for 16:30 GMT. With both teams neck-and-neck at the top of the table, Guardiola will need his squad fully focused, regardless of the noise surrounding his eventual replacement.
James Horan is a football writer focused on the Premier League transfer market, covering confirmed signings, transfer rumors, and club strategies during the transfer windows.
