Pep Guardiola: Bayern Munich to appoint Spaniard as manager

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German club Bayern Munich have announced that former Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola will take over as their manager at the end of the season.

The 41-year-old - who had been linked with Chelsea and Manchester City - has signed a three-year contract to 2016.

Guardiola will replace current boss Jupp Heynckes, who will retire.

Pep Guardiola factfile

Born: 18 January 1971 in Santpedor, Spain.
Playing career: Barcelona B (1990-92), Barcelona (1990-2001), Brescia (2001-02), Roma (2002-03), Brescia (2003), Al-Ahli (2003-05), Dorados (2005-06), Spain (1992-2001).
International caps: 47
Managerial career: Barcelona B (2007-08), Barcelona (2008-2012)
Honours (as manager): 3 La Liga titles, 3 Supercopa de Espana titles, 2 Copa Del Rey titles, 2 Champions League titles, 2 Uefa Super Cups, 2 Fifa World Club Cups.
Honours (as player): 6 La Liga titles, 2 Copa del Rey titles, 1 Supercopa de Espana, 1 European Cup, 2 Uefa Super Cups, 1 Uefa Cup Winners' Cup, 1 Olympic gold medal