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Former Arsenal star Giovanni van Bronckhorst reveals dreams of managing in Premier League as Guangzhou R&F boss opens up on five months studying Pep Guardiola's style at Manchester City

Former Arsenal star Giovanni van Bronckhorst has his sights set on the Premier League for his next managerial role.

The Dutchman credits Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola for helping him develop as a coach.

The 44-year-old Guangzhou R&F boss previously spent five months studying Guardiola's methods during a sabbatical to help shape his philosophy and approach to coaching.

Giovanni van Bronckhorstu00a0his sights set on the Premier League for his next managerial role

Giovanni van Bronckhorst his sights set on the Premier League for his next managerial role

The former Barcelona and Arsenal left-back visited several clubs within the City Football Group to gain an understanding of the organisation's model but reveals that his time with Guardiola was the most valuable.