Man City CEO Reveals Club Pep Guardiola Will Join when He Leaves the Etihad Stadium

• Man City chief Ferran Soriano has revealed that Pep Guardiola could manage an Italian club once he quits the Etihad Stadium
• According to Soriano, the Manchester City boss has already made inquiries about the weather in Palermo
• Guardiola has already managed three clubs across three different divisions, including Barcelona in the La Liga and Bundesliga's Bayern Munich
• While he has not tried his hand at coaching an Italian club, he has a bit of knowledge about the country's football, having played for Roma and Brescia as a player

Manchester City chief executive officer Ferran Soriano has hinted Pep Guardiola could manage an Italian club once he leaves the Etihad Stadium.

Guardiola is currently contracted with City until 2023 but is expected to renew the deal for a further two years.

According to Sky Sports, Guardiola has agreed in principle to extend his stay with the Citizens until 2025.

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However, the Spaniard will surely leave the Premier League club one day for a new challenge elsewhere.

Man City chief hints Pep Guardiola could manage a club in Italy

Having already managed three clubs in his managerial career in three different top-flight divisions, it remains unclear where Guardiola could try his hand in.

But City's CEO Ferran Soriano has suggested that there is a chance the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss will manage an Italian side once he departs the Etihad.

Speaking at a press conference during the unveiling of City Group's majority stakeholder purchase in Serie B side Palermo on Monday, July 4, Soriano claimed that Guardiola has already inquired what the weather is like in Palermo.

“He asked if it’s sunny in Palermo. Perhaps, he will work here one day," Soriano was quoted by Calciomercato per Goal.

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“He knows everything we do and he knows Italian football well. Like the others, he is excited about the deal," he added.

Pep Guardiola speaks on Man City departures

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Pep Guardiola has opened up on the departures of key Manchester City players for rival clubs.

Gabriel Jesus, Raheem Sterling, Oleksandr Zinchenko, and Nathan Ake are all expected to depart the Etihad Stadium this summer.

While many view the exits as a blow to Man City, Guardiola has vowed not to stand in the way of any player who intends to depart.