Mikel Arteta seen as ideal replacement for Pep Guardiola

Sergio Aguero has backed Mikel Arteta as the ideal replacement for Pep Guardiola at the Etihad club, should the Catalan manager decide to part ways in the summer.

Manchester City legend Aguero believes the Arsenal boss Arteta would be a suitable replacement for Guardiola at the City.

The former City striker trusts that when Guardiola does finally leave the defending Premier League champions, the fellow Spaniard manager would be “qualified” to succeed him.

Sergio Aguero believes the Arsenal boss Arteta would be a suitable replacement for Guardiola at the City (image credit: Getty Images)

He told Stake.com: “Pep has extended his contract and Arteta has been doing a brilliant job at Arsenal.

“The point is moot right now, but if what you’re looking for a is forward-thinking answer and whether Arteta could be a good manager for City – I’d say he’s qualified for the task.”

The 54-year-old ended speculation about his City future late last year when he signed a new deal until the summer of 2027, and Arteta’s Arsenal contract also runs until then.

The Arsenal manager worked under the former Barcelona boss at City before heading to the Gunners for his first stint in management.

It comes as no surprise that he heads to the Etihad one day to take over the reins, filling into Guardiola’s “big shoes” at City.

Arteta will seek to increase his by leading the club to their first Champions League glory this season, having enjoyed another fine season but without winning the Premier League.