Pep Guardiola: The race for iconic coach's signature

    By Chris Murphy, CNN

    Updated 1701 GMT (0101 HKT) January 8, 2016

    Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola has piqued interest in England by saying his next destination is the Premier League. He has announced his intention to leave the German champion at the end of this season.
    Photos: Where will Pep Guardiola land in England?
    Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola has piqued interest in England by saying his next destination is the Premier League. He has announced his intention to leave the German champion at the end of this season.
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    Guardiola has been successful on the domestic front in Germany since taking over in 2013. He is on course to win a third successive Bundesliga crown and has also added the German Cup, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup title to his trophy cabinet. But glory in the Champions League has eluded him so far.
    Photos: Where will Pep Guardiola land in England?
    Guardiola has been successful on the domestic front in Germany since taking over in 2013. He is on course to win a third successive Bundesliga crown and has also added the German Cup, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup title to his trophy cabinet. But glory in the Champions League has eluded him so far.
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    European glory did not elude Guardiola in his first coaching job, with Spanish giants Barcelona. As well as winning three La Liga titles he also won two Champions League crowns, in 2009 and 2011. In all, he won 14 major trophies in his four-year stint with the Catalan club.
    Photos: Where will Pep Guardiola land in England?
    European glory did not elude Guardiola in his first coaching job, with Spanish giants Barcelona. As well as winning three La Liga titles he also won two Champions League crowns, in 2009 and 2011. In all, he won 14 major trophies in his four-year stint with the Catalan club.
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    Guardiola quit after four years at Barca saying he was "drained" and needed to recharge his batteries.
    Photos: Where will Pep Guardiola land in England?
    Guardiola quit after four years at Barca saying he was "drained" and needed to recharge his batteries.
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    Guardiola is favorite to take over at two-time EPL champion Manchester City. Currently managed by Manuel Pellegrini, it has stumbled this season after a strong start. The Chilean is contracted until 2017 but was sanguine when asked about the possibility of Guardiola replacing him, telling reporters: "Sometimes the speculation is true, sometimes not, but you cannot let it affect you."
    Photos: Where will Pep Guardiola land in England?
    Guardiola is favorite to take over at two-time EPL champion Manchester City. Currently managed by Manuel Pellegrini, it has stumbled this season after a strong start. The Chilean is contr