Manchester City braces for Pep Guardiola farewell as coach eyes exit after next season

Manchester City fans may need to brace themselves for the end of an era, with reports suggesting manager Pep Guardiola is set to leave the club at the end of next season.

Pep Guardiola time at Manchester City nearing its end

According to the Daily Mail, the highly respected coach is expected to call time on his incredibly successful spell at the Etihad Stadium after his current contract expires in 2025.

This would mark the end of a nine-year reign that has seen Manchester City dominate English football.

Man City Hopeful for Extension

While there’s no official confirmation from Pep Guardiola, Manchester City is said to be giving him space to make a final decision.

Publicly, the club insists there’s been no indication that he’s made a firm decision to leave. However, there are fears within the club that this may be the end of his time with them.

An Era of Unprecedented Success

Guardiola’s reign at City has been nothing short of phenomenal. Since joining in 2016, he has secured an astonishing 12 major trophies for the club, culminating in a historic fourth consecutive Premier League title win this season.

Notably, he is the first manager in English top-flight history to achieve this feat.

Who could replace Pep Guardiola?

The news of Pep Guardiola’s potential departure is sure to spark speculation about his successor.

Names like Míchel, currently managing Girona FC (part of the City Football Group), Germany’s national coach Julian Nagelsmann, Bayer Leverkusen’s Xabi Alonso (who previously worked under Guardiola at Bayern Munich), and former Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi are being touted as possible replacements by the Daily Mail.

Pep Guardiola: Legacy set in stone

Regardless of his final decision, Pep Guardiola’s legacy at Manchester City is already cemented. He has transformed the club into a dominant force, leaving behind a record of unparalleled success. While City will undoubtedly fight to keep him, fans should prepare for the possibility of a new chapter come 2025.