Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says his former captain Vincent Kompany is "destined" to manage the club in the future.
City face an FA Cup quarter-final home tie with Burnley, who are led by ex-Blues defender Kompany.
"His destiny to be Man City boss is written in the stars," said Guardiola.
Kompany, 36, took charge of Burnley last June and has revamped their playing style as they lead the Championship by 12 points.
"Sooner or later he will be manager here," added City chief Guardiola.
"It is going to happen. I don't know when, but it is going to happen.