[SPORTS] wenger to seek advice from former barcelona manager (Guardiola)

The former Barcelona manager has been invited to deliver a presentation at a one-day event
organised for international coaches and football specialists to share their knowledge.
He is set to be one of a series of high-profile speakers at the symposium, which is scheduled to
take place at Arsenal’s stadium in mid-December, most likely on December 19.
Guardiola, who is living in New York with his
family during a year’s sabbatical from the game,
has indicated he is keen to be involved if it fits in
with his plans to visit London as part of a Europe-
wide fact-finding trip.
The Spaniard was photographed with Sir Alex
Ferguson last week, as both attended the US
Open tennis finals, as he maintains his links with
the game.
However, United dismissed suggestions that the
pair met to discuss the possibility of Guardiola
succeeding Ferguson at Old Trafford.
The 41-year-old revealed in late April that he
would be stepping down as manager of Barcelona
to take a break from football following a glittering
four-year spell at the helm in which he steered
the club to 13 trophies, including two Champions
League titles and three league crowns.
Speaking at the time, Guardiola explained: “The reason is simple: four years is enough. I'm
drained and I need to fill up. The demand has been very high and a manager must be strong.
“Time has taken its toll - I rise each day and don't feel the same. I am going with the
understanding that I have done my duty. You can only recover by resting and getting away
from everything.”
The Catalan, who speaks good English, has been strongly linked with a managerial post in the
Premier League, with United, Chelsea and Arsenal among the clubs said to be keen on hiring
one of the highest achieving coaches in the game.