​Bayern Munich legend Franz Beckenbauer has revealed that Jurgen Klopp is among the list of names
to succeed manager Pep Guardiola once the Spaniard leaves.

Guardiola, having only just won his second consecutive Bundesliga title at the weekend, has a contract with the Bavarian side until 2016.

Beckenbauer, who played with Bayern for nearly two decades, believes Klopp could be a candidate to replace the former Barcelona man if he does leave next year.

“Of course I could imagine Klopp as Guardiola’s successor,” he told Sky. “When I was president, we often talked about Klopp and believe he would fit very well at Bayern.

“Klopp is definitely an option at Bayern. The question is, how long Guardiola will be in Munich. I hope for a long time, but Klopp would be considered.”

While Bayern are notorious for poaching Borussia Dortmund talent and now staff, Beckenbauer insisted that he believes Guardiola is in it for the long haul in Germany.

“I can’t imagine that Guardiola would leave in 2016. He likes Munich. He has had success with the team and he knows that he can succeed in the future. He has everything he wants.”