Manchester City set to appoint Juanma Lillo as their new assistant manager

Manchester City are set to appoint Pep Guardiola’s old mentor Juanma Lillo as their new assistant manager. The Spaniard has held roles at Real Sociedad, Chile and Sevilla - briefly managed Guardiola at Mexican side Dorados Sinaloa in 2006. Lillo has not yet signed a formal contract with City but having held talks with Guardiola. City have been hunting for Mikel Arteta’s successor since his move to Arsenal last December. According to Marca, Xabi Alonso was also considered as a possibility to step in as number two. The 54-year-old has been managing Qingdao Huanghai in China. Lillo once said in 2012 that Guardiola was 'like my son', and the pair are set to renew their relationship next season. Source: Daily Mail