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LONDON. — Pep Guardiola is to announce he is leaving German soccer giants Bayern Munich next week, with Carlo Ancelotti the man poised to replace him at the Allianz Arena. Sportsmail understands Guardiola, whose contract expires at the end of the season, has taken the decision to leave Bayern. And Ancelotti is in advanced talks to replace the Spaniard at the Bundesliga giants.

The news will be of massive significance to Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City, who are currently surveying the managerial landscape amid doubts over their current bosses.

Guardiola is expected to join City, but supporters of United and Chelsea will ask: “Why didn’t we try to sign him?” Ancelotti has been linked with Chelsea but the former Real Madrid manager does not wish to return to Stamford Bridge.

Guardiola took over at Bayern following their treble win in 2013, and has won back to back Bundesliga titles. The Spaniard had said he will give “clarity” next week, with his contract set to expire at the end of the season.

“Tonight, I have no answer,” he said after Tuesday’s win over Darmstadt. “Next week there will be clarity.” — Mailonline.