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Elano heading back to Manchester City for coaching internship with Pep Guardiola

Brazilian midfielder Elano is looking to learn his trade as a coach by working with the world class Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola next season.

According to Yahoo Sport, the former Manchester City midfielder is heading back to Etihad for a coaching internship. The 36-year-old will work under Pep Guardiola until the end of the year. The former Barcelona manager’s presence at the club is the main reason why the South American is returning to the Manchester club.

Elano will also spend some time at Shakhtar Donetsk and is expected to replace the current Santos manager next year.