Guardiola to face Bayern Munich in first Manchester City game

The 45-year-old will face his former club at the Allianz Arena on July 20, in a fixture which will also be Carlo Ancelotti's home debut as the Bavarians' new boss

Pep Guardiola’s first game as Manchester City boss will be against Bayern Munich in pre-season.

The Spaniard will face his former club at the Allianz Arena on July 20, less than two months after his final game in charge of the Bavarians.

The match will also mark Carlo Ancelotti’s home debut for Bayern.

“Playing Bayern Munich is always a great occasion and this match has the added excitement of our new head coach Pep Guardiola returning to play with Manchester City against his former club,” said City’s chief executive Ferrran Soriano.


“Bayern will provide fitting opposition as our team continues its pre-season preparations and we will be able to connect with our fans in Germany.”

City will also face Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund during their pre-season tour of China.