---
title: "Manchester City: Fans discuss Julian Nagelsmann as a potential candidate to succeed Pep Guardiola"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-city-fans-discuss-julian-nagelsmann-as-a-potential-candidate-to-succeed-pep-guardiola/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Manchester City Football Club"
published: "2020-03-11T22:15:03Z"
modified: "2020-04-05T09:35:08Z"
---

# Manchester City: Fans discuss Julian Nagelsmann as a potential candidate to succeed Pep Guardiola

**Responding to a [post](https://twitter.com/bigmacwills/status/1237481763519311878?s=21) by Manchester City YouTuber Esteemed Kompany , simply enquiring over whether RB Leipzig boss Julian Nagelsmann could be a suitable successor for Pep Guardiola, loads of Sky Blues have approved of the notion – with one fan in particular claiming he is ‘[the man we need](https://twitter.com/bigmacwills/status/1237481763519311878?s=21)‘.**

Nagelsmann, who has guided Leipzig to[third](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/table) in the Bundesliga so far this campaign, competing for their first league title alongside established German giants Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich, is seen by these City fans as a real candidate to eventually replace Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium.

Indeed, according to [France Football via Bundesliga](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/julian-nagelsmann-pep-guardiola-s-barcelona-is-my-role-model-thomas-tuchel-7289), Nagelsmann hugely admires the Spaniard’s Barcelona team of the late 2000s to early 2010s – going on to suggest Guardiola’s past Barca side is his ‘[role model](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/julian-nagelsmann-pep-guardiola-s-barcelona-is-my-role-model-thomas-tuchel-7289)‘. Since signing as manager for the Blues, the ex-Bayern boss has delivered trophies galore – winning eight in total (two Premier League titles, three Carabao Cups, one FA Cup, two Community Shields).

\[freshpress-poll id=”286314″\]

However, given that his tenure will not last forever, these supporters have eyed the debatably perfect replacement – here’s what they had to say on Twitter.

> That’s the man we need.. Upamecano also looks a right player, wouldn’t say no to him in the summer!
>
> — Macauley Williams (@bigmacwills) [March 10, 2020](https://twitter.com/bigmacwills/status/1237481763519311878?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Definitely. He’s outdone expectations at 2 clubs and he’s only 32. Destined for the top
>
> — James (@jamescIarke) [March 11, 2020](https://twitter.com/jamescIarke/status/1237648020776210432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Definitely I’d actually replace pep right now if he’s not gonna extend
>
> — Kdb\_aj (@kdb\_aj) [March 10, 2020](https://twitter.com/kdb_aj/status/1237481489815801856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> 100%. Elite manger and is so young. Adapts to situations and it works. Such a good manager!
>
> — (@mcfcalfie) [March 10, 2020](https://twitter.com/mcfcalfie/status/1237500367702757383?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> He’s got three years left on a contract with no release clause. Perfect imo
>
> — Sam.Waine (@SamuelWaine) [March 10, 2020](https://twitter.com/SamuelWaine/status/1237521038168096768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> From everything I’ve read, I’ll take him.
>
> — MH Nathanson (@mhnathanson) [March 10, 2020](https://twitter.com/mhnathanson/status/1237481675799408640?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

***Would you take Julian Nagelsmann as a Guardiola successor? Join the discussion by commenting below…***