"you could argue that the two coaches with the strongest credentials to replace Guardiola -- Kompany and Arsenal's Mikel Arteta -- will go head-to-head in a battle between the contenders. But although Arteta was Pep's No. 2 at City for three years before taking the Arsenal job in 2019, he has become the embodiment of his own project at the Emirates to the extent that I can't see him jumping ship for City."
"It's all about timing in football -- lots of so-called Pep successors have fallen by the wayside over the years -- and you have to factor in that Vinny is managing a huge, powerful club in Bayern. But as footballer, wherever you are, if you're at Liverpool, Manchester United or wherever, which club would it take for you to leave there? The chances are that it is probably Real Madrid. And I think for Vinny, Man City is probably his Real Madrid."
Vincent Kompany is emerging as the leading candidate to succeed Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. Mikel Arteta appears committed to his project at Arsenal and is unlikely to leave for City. Kompany combines a big personality, managerial political skills, and a strong connection and affection for Manchester City rooted in a long association with the club. Timing is crucial because many supposed Guardiola successors have failed, and Kompany currently manages a powerful club at Bayern Munich. For Kompany, Manchester City represents a club of the highest aspiration, comparable to how Real Madrid attracts top managers.
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