- Guardiola, who joined the club in 2016, has 12 months left on his current contract
- The club’s hierarchy fear his ninth year in charge will spell the end
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Pep Guardiola is expected to usher in a period of unprecedented dominance at Manchester City next summer.
The Catalan, who joined the club eight years ago, has 12 months left on a contract that sources say will be his last at the Etihad Stadium.
City will give Guardiola space to make a final decision on his future – and want the most successful boss in their history to extend his stay after winning 15 major trophies, including a first Champions League win.
But the club’s hierarchy fear Guardiola’s ninth year in office could spell the end. Although City insist there has been no formal indication of the 52-year-old, multiple industry and City sources have openly discussed the prospect of an impending departure in recent months.
The news will come as a boost for City’s rivals, who have seen Guardiola win six Premier League titles in seven years and become the first to win four in a row.
Pep Guardiola is expected to leave Manchester City at the end of the 2024-2025 season
Guardiola, who has won 15 major trophies with City, is entering the final season of his current contract
The club’s hierarchy fear Guardiola will leave despite wanting to extend his stay
Guardiola has influenced Man City’s success since joining the club in 2016
Guardiola was in good spirits as Man City celebrated their fourth straight league title
Pep has become the first manager in history to lead his side to four consecutive English top-flight titles
City’s succession planning is set to begin, with Girona’s Michel named as a potential candidate after impressing in La Liga.
Julian Nagelsmann has a contract with Germany until 2026 and Xabi Alonso is highly rated, while Guardiola himself admires Roberto De Zerbi.
Guardiola has confirmed he will be back next season but admitted he is unsure which stars will be heading out this summer.
Guardiola led the club to a historic Treble, including their first Champions League win in 2023
It was another successful season for City, despite only winning the Premier League title
Guardiola could be the next big name to leave the Premier League after Jurgen Klopp left Liverpool after nine years
Ederson is a target for Al-Ittihad, while Kevin De Bruyne – just before the hour of Saturday’s FA Cup final defeat to Manchester United – is also the subject of interest from Saudi Arabian clubs.
Bernardo Silva has a £50m release clause. A move for Lucas Paqueta is not possible after his FA attack.
City are also monitoring the situation with Bruno Guimaraes at Newcastle United.