article_snippet: The Bayern Munich boss is well-known to Manchester City executives Ferran Soriano and Txiki Begiristain from City executives Ferran Soriano and Txiki Begiristain time together at the Nou Camp and would appear to be the obvious choice.
article_snippet: Begiristain, City's director of football, held that role at Barcelona while Pep Guardiola was coach and City executives Ferran Soriano and Txiki Begiristain are close friends.
article_snippet: Pep Guardiola has spoken of Pep Guardiola desire to coach in England.
article_snippet: Pep Guardiola Pep Guardiola is well known to Manchester City executives but Pep Guardiola contract at Bayern Munich
article_snippet: Pep Guardiola was on hand to witness City's demise at the hands of former side Barcelona on Wednesday .
article_snippet: his contract at Bayern Munich does not expire until next summer and Pep Guardiola has already ruled out leaving before then.