Manager’s contract runs out in 2027 but there is a big chance he could leave this summer
Pep Guardiola has delayed making a final decision on his future at Manchester City, despite ongoing speculation about the end of his tenure.
Although Guardiola’s current contract runs until June 2027, indications from both the club and the manager suggest his time in charge could conclude this summer, which would mark a decade spent at the club.
According to reports, Guardiola had been expected to communicate his plans to the club’s board during the recent international break. However, that meeting did not take place and no official update has been provided by either side.
The 55-year-old is now believed to have postponed his decision until the end of the season as he weighs up whether to continue. A key factor is whether he still has the energy and motivation to carry on in the Premier League, having previously hinted at the possibility of taking a break from management.
Guardiola is expected to assess two main points before deciding: how well the current squad can continue to execute his ideas, and whether he feels capable of maintaining the demands of the role.
The uncertainty has prompted contingency planning within the club. Reports in England suggest Manchester City are already considering potential successors, with former captain and current Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany and Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann among the leading candidates.
