At the start of the 2024/2025 campaign, Pep Guardiola He alarmed fans by giving a press conference in which, among other topics, he referred to the fact that it could be his last year as head of the Manchester City first team.a club he joined in the 2016/2017 season from Bayern Munich and where he has already accumulated 18 titles.
By exhibiting doubt about its continuity, The British press stated that his departure would take place if the institution is found guilty. in the trial in which he is accused of both fraudulent administration and violating Financial Fair Play regulations. If proven, they could decree a significant financial fine and the demotion of one or more categories.
On the other hand, They also reflected the wear and tear that Pep Guardiola would be feeling after accumulating 9 consecutive seasons in the same club.the longest process of the protagonist in question leading a team. In addition, the closing of the process of Txiki Begiristain (Pep’s friend) as sports director is also a factor that tips the balance towards the former Barcelona’s decision not to extend the link.
Either way, the rumors always headed in one direction.: the possibility that Pep Guardiola decides not to continue. However, in the last few hours a new version emerged indicating that the Manchester City authorities are now the ones who have decided to end the cycle. of the coach.
Pep Guardiola could stop being coach of Manchester City when the 2024/2025 season ends.
Manchester City wants to launch a project to rejuvenate the squad
Manchester City, according to media outlets such as Mundo Deportivo, I would be thinking about rejuvenating the squad and think about a long-term project once the current season ends. Players like Jack Grealish, Mateo Kovacic, John Stones, Bernardo Silva, Ilkay Gündogan, Kevin de Bruyne, Kyle Walker and Ederson are already over 30 years old.
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That’s why, The intention is to renew the squad and bet on players under 25 years old with a coach who is part of the long-term plan, a profile that Pep Guardiola would not fit into.since not only does he hesitate to renew, but, for the most part, he has signed contracts from one season to the next.
The last thing Pep Guardiola said about his continuity at Manchester City
“It’s not true that I’m leaving, I haven’t decided yet. If I knew, I would say so. “I love being here, but football always demands more from you and you have to be prepared.”Pep Guardiola expressed in October when he was asked again about his continuity. His contract expires in the middle of 2025, so he doesn’t have much more time to think about it.
