The Spanish site 'Fichajes' reported that Manchester City has started preparing for the possibility of its Spanish coach Pep Guardiola leaving at the end of the season, after ten years filled with achievements that included six league titles, a Champions League title, and many other trophies.

The report indicated that the English club is seeking to conduct an organized transition in the event of Guardiola's departure, to ensure the continuation of the playing philosophy that the coach has established since arriving at the Etihad Stadium in 2016, while considering the sporting and organizational aspects of the team.

Manchester City has identified three potential candidates to take over the leadership: Vincent Kompany, Roberto De Zerbi, and Andoni Iraola.

The same source added that Manchester City plans to start talks with each candidate, taking into account factors such as the coach's alignment with the club's project, cost, and ability to maintain the team's distinctive playing style.

The report noted that choosing Guardiola's successor will be a crucial step for Manchester City's future to ensure continued success and competitiveness in domestic and European competitions, and to preserve the legacy of the Spanish coach at the club.