Pep Guardiola is approaching a crucial decision regarding his future at Manchester City as his contract nears its end. With the current deal set to expire at the end of the season, Guardiola has yet to commit to extending his stay at the Etihad, leaving fans and the club in suspense.
While Guardiola has expressed a desire to lead City into the Club World Cup next summer, his plans beyond that remain unclear. Speculation has been growing that this could be his final season, but City are still hopeful of persuading him to stay. Despite the uncertainty, the team shows no signs of slowing down under his leadership, remaining unbeaten in their first 11 matches of the season. A decision on Guardiola’s future is expected in the coming months, but for now, the manager is keeping his options open.
“I still need to reflect and decide what I want to do,” Guardiola said during an appearance on the Italian TV show Che Tempo Che Fa. “Let’s see on my future.”
If he chooses to stay, Guardiola will face a new dynamic at City, as long-time sporting director and close friend Txiki Begiristain is set to leave his role. Begiristain, who has been instrumental in City’s success alongside Guardiola, will be replaced by Hugo Viana after a transition period where the two will work together.
Although Begiristain’s departure will mark a significant change, Guardiola insists that it won’t necessarily impact his decision. Their working relationship, which stretches back to their time together at Barcelona, has been one of the key factors in City’s dominance, but Guardiola’s future remains in his own hands.
For now, City and their fans must wait to see whether the iconic manager will commit to a new chapter at the club or bring his illustrious era to a close.
