Pep Guardiola could be set to leave Man City at end of season, though decision is not final yet, per report

Guardiola is in his ninth season as the City manager

Pep Guardiola has reportedly decided to leave Manchester City when his contract expires at the end of the season, though a final decision has not been made yet. Per The Athletic, Guardiola decided at the end of last season that he would exit the club following the 2024-25 campaign, though City are still in the process of convincing him to stay. The report also suggests that Guardiola may be considering City's arguments to extend his stay and that those close to the manager say "you never know" with him.

News of Guaridola's potential departure came shortly after City's 3-2 win over Fulham on Saturday when supporters displayed a banner reading "Pep Guardiola, we want you to stay" in Catalan as they await meaningful updates on his contract status after this season.

City's era of success, fueled by Emirati royal Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, began in earnest when they won the Premier League title in the 2011-12 season, but Guardiola has led a transformative period in the club's history. City have won the title six times in Guardiola's eight full seasons in charge so far and are currently on a four-year winning streak, and they also won the team's first UEFA Champions League title in the 2022-23 season.