Pep Guardiola says he wants to manage in the Premier League - putting Manchester City on alert

Pep Guardiola has confirmed that he is quitting Bayern Munich because he wants to coach in the Premier League.

The former Barcelona manager revealed before the Bundesliga's winter break that he would not be extending his contract at Bayern, having arrived there in 2013.

The Spaniard previously worked with City's chief executive Ferran Soriano and director of football Txiki Beguiristain during his time at Barca.

Manuel Pellegrini could be on his way next summer  Photo: Getty

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Manchester United and Chelsea have also been linked with moves for Guardiola, but United have distanced themselves from those reports, while City are considered to be better placed than Chelsea to convince him to join.

Guardiola did not specify which club he intends to join next season, but did confirm at a news conference in Germany: "The reason I have not extended my contract is simple. I want to manage in the English Premier League.

"I'm very happy and grateful to Bayern for the trust they've shown in me but I need a new challenge.

"I have several offers from England but I haven't signed anything yet.

"If I were 60 or 65 I would've stayed, but I think I am too young. I need a new challenge. It was a dream, it is a dream. I am very grateful to Bayern for this huge opportunity."

Guardiola is keen on a move to England

Carlo Ancelotti will replace Guardiola at the Allianz Arena at the end of the season.

Guardiola took over from Jupp Heynckes in the summer of 2013 on a three-year contract and has won back-to-back Bundesliga crowns, as well as the DFB-Pokal, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup.

That haul is almost certainly going to be added to this season, complementing an impressive trophy haul that includes, amongst others, two Champions League and three Primera Division titles from his time as Barcelona manager.

The latest developments will have come as no surprise to Pellegrini but he was unwilling to comment when asked at his latest press conference.

Pellegrini said: "I don't have a reaction about that or feelings on other managers. It is a question I answered two weeks ago when I said no more about that."

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