Wayne Rooney hopes Pep Guardiola stays at Manchester City beyond this season, saying the manager has set a “benchmark” for others. Guardiola, in charge since 2016, has won six Premier League titles and could claim a seventh this season.
Rooney acknowledges there’s uncertainty about Guardiola’s future, explaining that some players may want him to stay while others may not. He added, “I hope he stays because he is brilliant for the Premier League and has set a benchmark over the past 10 years.”
If Guardiola leaves, Rooney suggests City should consider a club legend like Vincent Kompany, who played under Guardiola and has had success at Bayern Munich. He believes Guardiola will likely be involved in choosing his successor to ensure the club is left in a good place.
