Pep Guardiola's replacement? Sporting CP boss Ruben Amorim '100% interested' in taking Man City job if legendary coach steps aside

Sporting CP coach Ruben Amorim is interested in succeeding Pep Guardiola as Manchester City boss, according to a report.

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• City eyeing Amorim as Guardiola successor
• English champions hired Hugo Viana as director
• Viana currently working with Sporting CP boss

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Guardiola's contract at City expires at the end of the season and it is not yet known if he will sign an extension. While recent reports say he is expected to pen a one-year deal, City are planning for a future without their iconic coach.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  City see Amorim as a coach capable of building on Guardiola's legacy, according to and the Portuguese coach is said to be extremely interested in taking on the challenge. Amorim was previously linked to Liverpool after Jurgen Klopp announced his departure last season.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  City recently confirmed that director Txiki Begiristain will soon be replaced by Hugo Viana, who leaves his role as Sporting CP's director of football to join the English side. Viana and Amorim have worked together in Lisbon for four years.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR AMORIM?

  Amorim has guided Sporting to two Primeira Liga titles as coach and is out to secure another crown before his possible departure for a new adventure.

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