Neville suggests Man City might have a new long-term replacement for Guardiola
Gary Neville has tipped Ange Postecoglou to replace Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager.
Guardiola joined City in 2016 and has led them during a stunning period of dominance. City have won five Premier League titles, four League Cups, two FA Cups and the Champions League, including the treble last season.
His current contract expires in the summer of 2025 and it is widely expected the legendary Spaniard will leave the Etihad Stadium at that point. City will then face a huge challenge in who to appoint as his replacement as they seek to continue their dominance.
Manchester United legend Neville has now sent a tip to his former bitter rivals though. He believes that Tottenham boss Postecoglou is the perfect man to continue Guardiola's work, having impressed in his opening months as a Premier League manager.
The Australian won the manager of the month award in August, September and October, with Spurs playing some of the top-flight's most exciting football. His work at the London club has convinced Neville of Postecoglou's talents.
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"We see, sometimes, managers say they need time to build a style at a football club, time to get used to the players. What he’s done in such a short period of time is quite staggering," Neville told Sky Sports after seeing Spurs beat Nottingham Forest.
"He’s not only implementing what would be an idea of play, he’s put something in place that’s breathtaking to watch, but actually it’s quite complex when you watch it from a football point of view.
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Neville believes Ange Postecoglou can eventually replace Guardiola at Manchester City (Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)"When you think getting players into positions, to be like clockwork, can take not just months, or 40, 50 matches, it can take two to three seasons. You see Pep Guardiola even in that first season at Manchester City.
"It was difficult for him to get exactly what he wanted across [to the players]. Eventually obviously he has and it’s unbelievable."
Neville has warned Tottenham fans to enjoy Postecoglou while they have him. The former United skipper believes that City chiefs will already be sizing the Australian up as Guardiola's replacement.
"Spurs fans won’t like this, but he is amazing and if you’re Manchester City losing Pep Guardiola in a year or two you’ll be looking at Ange Postecoglou thinking, ‘wow, that’s exactly what we want to see’," he added.
"But for the time being, Spurs have got to enjoy him. They’re not going to potentially finish in the top four, they might finish in the top four, there’s one place probably up for grabs.
"But what they can do is enjoy one of the best brands of football I’ve seen since I’ve finished playing football. I love watching Tottenham play, and that hasn’t always been the case over the last few years."
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