I almost joined Wigan after Barca, reveals Pep Guardiola

Pep Guardiola has revealed he almost joined Wigan when he left Barcelona.

The Manchester City manager, who is preparing his side for an FA Cup fifth-round trip to the DW Stadium tonight, held talks with the Latics towards the end of his playing career in 2005.

Wigan, then managed by Paul Jewell, were newly established in the Premier League while Guardiola was in his mid-30s and looking for a final challenge in a glittering career spent mainly with Barcelona.