End of Guardiola era? City boss set to decide future this summer
Guardiola could leave City this summer (photo: Getty Images)
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola could leave the English club this summer, according to the BBC.
Coach at a crossroads
According to the British outlet, there is considerable uncertainty within the “City” camp regarding the future of the Spanish coach, with a final decision expected closer to the end of the season.
At the same time, even if Guardiola decides to stay, he is unlikely to extend his current contract, which runs until 2027.
Currently, Manchester City is in second place in the English Premier League table, with 47 points after 24 matches.
Additionally, the team continues to compete on all fronts: they have reached the Round of 16 in the Champions League, the final of the English League Cup, and the Round of 32 in the FA Cup.
Guardiola at City: what is known
It should be noted that 55-year-old Guardiola has managed City since 2016 and has transformed the club into one of the strongest teams in the world.
Under his leadership, Manchester City has won the English Premier League six times, the FA Cup twice, the League Cup four times, and the English Super Cup three times.
The peak came in 2023, when “the Citizens” won the Champions League, the UEFA Super Cup, and the FIFA Club World Cup.
Potential successors under discussion
Uncertainty around Guardiola’s future is already raising questions among experts and fans. Many believe that the coach’s possible departure could be a turning point in the club’s history, given his influence on the playing style, squad, and transfer policy.
Meanwhile, the football community is actively discussing potential successors, with the names of several prominent European specialists already circulating.
Club’s position
The club has not yet made official comments, but sources claim that negotiations with Guardiola are taking place at the highest level.
In any case, the manager’s summer decision will determine whether the era of City’s dominance under one of the most successful coaches of modern football continues, or whether the club will need to find a new leader capable of maintaining its status as a European powerhouse.
