Report: Manchester United Line Up Barcelona Boss Pep Guardiola To Succeed Sir Alex Ferguson

News of the World claims that Pep Guardiola, the Barcelona coach, could take over from Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United within the next two years.

Jan 17, 2010 12:10:00 AM

By Mike Maguire

More On :  FC Barcelona
Pep Guardiola, Barcelona (Getty Images)

The Catalan hero made a splash last season in his maiden term as a first-team boss, leading Barca to glory in La Liga, the Copa del Rey and the Champions League.

It was against the Red Devils in Rome that the Blaugrana clinched their historic treble, and it is said that Ferguson wants to draft in Guardiola as his right-hand man and eventual successor.

The 38-year-old's agent, Jose Maria Orobigt, is quoted as saying: "A club has contacted me but there have been no discussions over money or the sporting project. Anything like that is up to Pep."

Guardiola's contract at the Camp Nou expires in six months' time.

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