Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola once 'wanted to join Arsenal', but was turned down by Arsene Wenger. Prior to becoming one of the world's best managers, Guardiola also enjoyed a fruitful playing career which saw him play in Spain, Italy, Qatar and Mexico.Although he never played for a club in England, he had hoped to join Arsenal back in 2001 and even set up a meeting with Wenger to discuss a potential move.He would also come close to arriving in this country four years later when he almost joined Wigan Athletic but again a move did not materialise.Having left Barcelona at the end of the 2000/01 season, Guardiola had eyes on a move to the Premier League, with Arsenal his preferred destination.He even met with Wenger, with the former.
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