Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will face old club Bayern Munich in pre-season friendly

The Spaniard, who left the German champions at the end of the season after winning a league and cup double, takes his new side back to his previous employers on July 20 at the Allianz Arena.

Manager Pep Guardiola, right, who is now in charge at Manchester City, will meet his former club Bayern Munich in a pre-season friendly next month. Laurence Griffiths / Getty Images

New Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will face former club Bayern Munich in his first match in charge in a pre-season friendly at the Allianz Arena.

The Spaniard, who left the German champions at the end of the season after winning a league and cup double, takes his new side back to his previous employers on July 20.

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“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,” City chief executive Ferrran Soriano said.

“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.”

Bayern will be managed by former Real Madrid, AC Milan and Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti.

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