
Guardiola Backs Arteta As Future Man City Boss
Pep Guardiola believes Mikel Arteta would be a suitable replacement for him when he leaves Manchester City after his Spanish assistant was linked with vacant jobs at Arsenal and Everton.
But the City boss said he would not stand in the 37-year-old’s way if he wanted to seek an opportunity elsewhere.
Asked if he would recommend Arteta as his successor, Guardiola, whose City contract runs until 2021, told Sky Sports News: “He is able to do that. But it depends on him, the club, many things that I cannot decide.
“He is ready (to be a manager). It’s right …