Pep Guardiola believes Mikel Arteta would be well equipped to succeed him as Manchester City manager in the future and is destined for “incredible success” in management.

Arteta joined Guardiola’s coaching staff when the Catalan took charge at City in 2016 and has served as his de facto No. 2 since Domenec Torrent’s departure for New York City last year.

The former Everton and Arsenal midfielder - who was in the running to succeed Arsene Wenger at the Emirates Stadium - revealed this month that he had received offers to manage elsewhere but has so far remained loyal to Guardiola.

But Guardiola is convinced the 37-year-old Spaniard has the skill set to manage at the top level and could even see him taking over from him at City one day.

“I’m pretty sure, yes,” Guardiola said when asked if he viewed Arteta as a potential successor. “He will have success, yes. But he decided to stay - thanks - but everyone decides what he’ll do in the future. Sooner or later it’s going to happen.