Guardiola picked the best football player of all time between Messi, Pele and Maradona

Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola has named the greatest footballer of all time.

Details: The Catalan manager believes that there has never been a better player in the world than his former protégé, Lionel Messi.

Quote: "Leo Messi is the greatest footballer of all time.

I may not respect Pelé and Diego Maradona, but I can't imagine anyone resembling Messi with his consistency. He is unique," Guardiola said on Che Tempo Che Fa.

Reminder: Messi played under Guardiola at Barcelona from 2008 to 2012, where he became a football superstar.

Earlier reports indicated that Manchester City had identified potential candidates in case Guardiola departs when his contract expires.