Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini would consider a move to Napoli, according to the Chilean's agent. Pellegrini is coming under increasing pressure with his side five points behind Chelsea, who have a game in hand, in the Premier League. City also face a tough task to progress to the Champions League quarter-finals after losing 2-1 to Barcelona at home in the first leg. Manuel Pellegrini looks on during Manchester City's match against Leicester City last week . Napoli coach Rafa Benitez is pictured after his side's 2-2 Serie A draw with Inter Milan on Sunday . And Pellegrini's agent has revealed that Napoli would be considered if they came calling, with current manager Rafa Benitez out of contract this summer. Jesus Martinez told Radio Crc: 'Manuel has another year on his contract, and he intends to respect it. I don't know, however, what the leadership's intentions are. 'Pellegrini has Italian roots, he's also been on holiday in Naples. He's a lover of language and culture. He greatly appreciates Italy and Neapolitan culture. Luis Suarez celebrates after scoring for Barcelona against City in the Champions League last month . An aerial view of the Italian city of Naples, home to Napoli football club . 'You never know in football. Could he replace Benitez? Pellegrini does not allow me to talk about him in relation to a position at a club which already has a coach under contract. 'We have to wait a few more months, then if [Napoli President Aurelio] De Laurentiis calls, we'll discuss it.'
Manuel Pellegrini is coming under increasing pressure at Manchester City . The club are currently five points behind Chelsea in the Premier League . Pellegrini's agent says that a move to Napoli would be considered .