Pep Guardiola could walk away from Manchester City if their two-season Champions League ban is upheld, according to Emmanuel Petit.
"I think that could be an option for him," the ex-France and Arsenal playmaker told Paddy Power. "It could be an opportunity for him to step back and have some rest. It wasn’t a long time ago that he seemed clearly tired of being a manager."
Petit also raised concerns over City's ability to attract the world's best players if they cannot offer Champions League football, insisting everything they have built "could be ending soon".
"You never know what could happen, but for me, the biggest worry is not what could happen if Guardiola leaves the club – there will be another manager coming if he leaves – for me the future of City is not linked with Guardiola forever," the 49-year-old added.
"For me, the main worry is what would happen to Manchester City if the ban is still on the table after the appeal. Everything that City has been doing for the past five, six, seven years, in terms of investment. Everything they have been building could be ending soon. It could change everything at the club. Top players want to play in top competitions."
Source: m.allfootballapp.com