Chile coach Jorge Sampaoli would like to see Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini eventually succeed him.

Sampaoli remains in charge of La Roja after their successful World Cup campaign this summer.

"The ideal coach for the future would be Manuel Pellegrini," said the Argentine.

"He'd keep the team in good shape."

Pellegrini's future at City has been the subject of speculation, even after their Champions League breakthrough last week at AS Roma.