Given as a club we seem to be following a bit of a Barcelona blueprint in terms of engraining a style of play throughout the academy and club, I would expect next manager to be someone already within the club.
Arteta May have been that man, but there is little chance of him returning to city unless goes pear shaped at Arsenal, would we want him then.
I think Pep/board need to identify a number 2 that may then take on the reigns when Pep goes. Has played for Pep and follows his philosophy.
It’s easy to pick a number 2 and hopefully a future manager as a fan but the reality may be different, lampard and Chelsea for instance.
Personally I think Fernandinho would be a good pick.