Will Pep Guardiola leave Man City next summer?

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola leave Man City, it seems he has decided on his future with the Etihad Stadium team.

According to information from Daily Mail, as expected, coach Pep Guardiola leave Man City after his contract expires in the summer of 2025. Pep has been at the helm of Manchester City since 2016 and during this time, he has ushered in a period of dominance unprecedented in the history of the Premier League.

In his first season in 2016/17, the Spanish strategist needed time to integrate with the new team, with Manchester City finishing the season 15 points behind champions Chelsea. However, over the next 7 seasons, Pep Guardiola helped Manchester City win the Premier League 6 times, including 4 consecutive titles from the 2020/21 season to the 2023/24 season. Additionally, he has secured 4 League Cup titles and 2 FA Cup titles – prestigious competitions within England.

However, the defeat in the FA Cup final last Saturday against Manchester United serves as a reminder that this glorious and unforgettable era may not last forever.

According to the Daily Mail, the 2023/24 season could be Pep Guardiola’s last season leading Manchester City. His current contract will expire next summer.

Manchester City is prepared to extend Guardiola’s contract, but they will also respect his decision about the future. Currently, there is no official information about what Pep Guardiola will do next.

The Manchester City club is facing many challenges in the near future. In the summer of 2025, they will participate in the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. However, this could also be the time for a hearing on 115 financial violations that the Premier League has filed against them.

Currently, there is no official information about the timing of the hearing, but it is likely to take place at the end of 2024 and could last several months before a resolution is reached.

Manchester City has always asserted its innocence and believes it will be vindicated by an independent commission. However, football financial expert Stefan Borson believes that if Manchester City is found guilty, they could face very severe penalties, including relegation.

This is a scenario that may be unlikely, but Premier League lawyers have gathered significant evidence to support their allegations. It continues to cast a dark cloud over the Etihad and everything Manchester City has achieved until this matter is officially resolved.

Coach Pep Guardiola has previously hinted about his future at Manchester City. He mentioned the possibility of leaving the Etihad at the end of the upcoming season when his current contract expires.

The 53-year-old strategist shared with Sky Sports after Manchester City won the Premier League: “The reality is that I am closer to leaving than staying. We have spoken with the club and right now I want to stay. I will continue to lead the team next season, and then we will discuss the long-term future.”

Therefore, Pep Guardiola may stay with Manchester City for another season. However, his future with the club beyond that remains uncertain.