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Pep Guardiola to 'Start from Scratch' at Manchester City Amid Juventus Links

Pep Guardiola has said he plans to "start from scratch" at Manchester City next season, suggesting he'll remain at the Etihad Stadium despite rumours he could join Juventus.

The Serie A champions are without a manager after Massimiliano Allegri stood down at the end of the season. Guardiola, who has been linked as the Italian's successor, told reporters he intends to begin afresh after winning back-to-back Premier League titles, per Tuttosport (h/t Football Italia).

He said: "There are five very good teams and that's why the Premier League is such a difficult competition.