Manchester City are open to Pablo Zabaleta returning to the club following his retirement last week.
Zabaleta, who spent nine seasons at the Etihad Stadium, called time on an 18-year career after his release from West Ham United.
Sportsmail understands City would welcome the Argentine back should he decide to pursue a career in the game beyond playing.
If the ex-defender chooses a non-playing role, his old club Manchester City are interested
The likes of Patrick Vieira and Joleon Lescott have previously been offered the opportunity to sample different areas of the business within the City Football Group before embarking on their next chapter.