Pep Guardiola tipped to quit Man City for England job - 'it's actually happening', says Agbonlahor

Gabby Agbonlahor has backed Pep Guardiola to quit Man City and take the England job if Gareth Southgate departs the role in 2024.

The former Aston Villa striker, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, suggested the Spaniard, 52, may decide he has done "all he can" with City after joining seven years ago.

According to the Daily Mail (4 September), Guardiola is the dream appointment for some at the FA - and officials are open to exploring a move for his services.

The report claims the FA are preparing for Southgate to leave the hot seat following the conclusion of the 2024 European Championships in Germany.

Guardiola signed a new three-year contract at Man City just last year (2022) but has since led the Citizens to a famous treble.

The nine-time English champions are well-fancied to repeat that feat in the 2023-24 campaign and have won all four of their opening four league games.

Agbonlahor told Football Insider’s Ewan Kingsbury: “I actually can see it happening.

“He might look at that City team after this season and decide he’s done all he can.

“He’s won the treble, got that Champions League under his belt - can he do any more?

“Real Madrid look better this season, it might be hard to beat them in the coming years.

“He’s lived in England a while, he seems to like it - why not take on the challenge of becoming the first since 1966 to bring us glory?

“I think it’s definitely an option, 100%.”

In other news, Man City match Chelsea after £40m deal completed.