Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola almost joined Wigan Athletic during his playing days but the superstar gaffer wasn't favoured by the Latics hierarchy.Now widely known as one of the most tactically astute managers ever, the Spaniard also enjoyed a stellar playing career featuring over 250 times for boyhood club Barcelona.Deployed as a defensive midfielder, Guardiola is a five-time La Liga winner and was part of the Catalan giants' double-winning side of 1992, where they won both the league title and the European Cup.Although none of his past glories came to his aid when trying to find a new club in 2005, having been released by Qatari club Al-Ahli.At 35 Guardiola was looking for one last project before hanging his boots up forever but.
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