Pep Guardiola: The race for iconic coach's signature

Pep Guardiola: The race for iconic coach's signature

 

It's official -- arguably the world's best coach Pep Guardiola is packing his bags and heading for England.

And after announcing his intentions, the coach of German champion Bayern Munich has the heavyweights of the English Premier League scrambling their jets in a race for his signature.

The 44-year-old Spaniard is one of football's most sought-after coaches following his all-conquering spell in charge of Barcelona, where he won 14 major trophies in a four-year stint.

After three La Liga titles and two European Champions League crowns he swapped Catalonia for Bavaria, and embarked upon a similar domestic dominance with Bayern.

European success has eluded him so far, but the club is on course for a third straight Bundesliga title under his command.

In a press conference this week he told reporters: "I want to work in England," but stressed he had no agreement in place yet.

With several of the EPL's top clubs in a state of flux, Guardiola has a myriad of options -- but where will he end up?