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Manchester Evening News
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Joe Bray

Vincent Kompany distances himself from Man City manager position after Pep Guardiola backing

Vincent Kompany is giving no thought to becoming a future Manchester City manager, insisting that the Blues should have the best manager in the world in their dugout - and he doesn't fit that criteria.

Pep Guardiola, who is under contract until 2025, recently said he felt it was Kompany's destiny to become City manager in the future. Kompany will return to the Etihad Stadium for the first time as an opposition manager next week in the FA Cup quarter-final when he brings his Burnley side to Manchester.

Responding to Guardiola's comments, Kompany chose to focus on his own personal improvement, saying he is not yet qualified to manage City in the near future.

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