---
title: "Manchester City: Fans react as Mauricio Pochettino touted to succeed Pep Guardiola"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/man-city-fans-excited-mauricio-pochettino-touted-guardiola-successor/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Manchester City Football Club"
published: "2020-10-11T18:00:43Z"
modified: "2020-10-11T18:00:43Z"
---

# Manchester City: Fans react as Mauricio Pochettino touted to succeed Pep Guardiola

**According to an exclusive report by [Daily Mirror journalist Simon Mullock](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/pochettino-next-job-united-city-22824698), Manchester City are considering former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino as a potential successor to Pep Guardiola amid ‘[managerial uncertainty](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/pochettino-next-job-united-city-22824698)‘.**

Guardiola, who has won [eight trophies in four seasons](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/pep-guardiola/erfolge/trainer/5672) since being appointed by City, including two Premier League titles, three Carabao Cups, two Community Shields and an FA Cup, now faces a precarious final year at the Etihad.

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The Spaniard’s contract runs out at the end of this season, having signed a lucrative [£385,000-per-week extension in 2018,](https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2761149-pep-guardiola-manchester-city-agree-on-new-contract-through-2021#:~:text=Manchester%20City%20manager%20Pep%20Guardiola,it%20was%20confirmed%20on%20Thursday.&text=David%20McDonnell%20of%20the%20Daily,around%20%C2%A3385%2C000%20a%20week.) and he his yet to put pen to paper on a new deal. As a result, according to [The Mirror](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/pochettino-next-job-united-city-22824698), City are weighing up Pochettino as a potential heir, and many Sky Blues on Twitter have gone wild over the idea.

Despite [failing to win a trophy](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/mauricio-pochettino/erfolge/trainer/9044) in north London, ‘Poch’ is deemed a [worthy fan favourite](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/darren-gough-reveals-reason-pochettino-sacked/), and it’s clear as day these City supporters feel he is the right man for the job when Guardiola leaves. You can find some of their best comments below.

> Great coach indeed
>
> — ☆ \_\_ ☆ (@mbs\_mcfc) [October 10, 2020](https://twitter.com/mbs_mcfc/status/1315049109062115334?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> We knew this tbf, shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone. If he doesn’t get a job sooner, Poch is destined for City [https://t.co/4mp2qfGaS0](https://t.co/4mp2qfGaS0)
>
> — MCFCrayon (@MCFCrayon) [October 10, 2020](https://twitter.com/MCFCrayon/status/1315044159900864514?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> YESSSSS
>
> — LN (@northmcfc) [October 10, 2020](https://twitter.com/northmcfc/status/1315043452992868356?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Yes please [https://t.co/iqx7qTEX7w](https://t.co/iqx7qTEX7w)
>
> — Matt (@MattOMaraaa) [October 10, 2020](https://twitter.com/MattOMaraaa/status/1315046404704874496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> make it happen txiki [https://t.co/HtrF91GybZ](https://t.co/HtrF91GybZ)
>
> — Tom George (@tomgeorge82) [October 10, 2020](https://twitter.com/tomgeorge82/status/1315044880205459457?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Finally someone who will give our academy players a chance
>
> — Blue (@OhKevinDeBruyne) [October 10, 2020](https://twitter.com/OhKevinDeBruyne/status/1315044408706953216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

***Blues, would you take Pochettino as Pep’s heir? Have your say in the comments section below.***