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Jack Flintham

UNCOVERED: Man city told who could replace pep guardiola as vincent kompany overlooked | History Defined

Former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha believes Vincent Kompany is too soon into his managerial career to replace Pep Guardiola when the time comes for him to leave.

Kompany is currently the manager of newly promoted Burnley and has been praised heavily for the style of football the Clarets have adopted at Turf Moor. Before City met the Belgian's side in the FA Cup, Guardiola earmarked the Blues' legendary captain as the club's future boss.

He told reporters: "You realise when you see [Burnley] there is work behind it and a good knowledge. What I said about Vinny sooner or later coming here is not because he was an important figure as a football player, although that helps, or his connection with the fans and knowing the club.

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