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Daniel Orme

Pep Guardiola ‘approach’ by Brazil scoffed at by ex-Man City star: “Why would he go?”

Former Manchester City defender Danny Mills has laughed off claims that Pep Guardiola could be appointed as Brazil manager, questioning why he would depart his role at the Etihad Stadium.

The Spaniard is reportedly among the candidates under consideration by Brazil after the departure of Tite following the Selecao's World Cup quarter-final exit at the hands of Croatia. Reports had suggested that the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) were set to contact Guardiola regarding taking the reins having been made aware of his previous ambitions of becoming an international manager.

Mills, who spent five years on City's books, does not envisage the four-time Premier League winner making the move. Asked by Mirror Sport , on behalf of 888Sport, if Guardiola could be tempted, the former defender replied: “No, not in the slightest.

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