Pep Guardiola’s contract runs until 2027, but rumors have recently surfaced that the Spaniard will leave Manchester City in the summer. However, the 54-year-old is currently dismissing these rumors.
Pep Guardiola responded on Friday to questions about a possible departure from Manchester City next summer. “The club must be prepared, but this topic is not up for discussion at the moment,” the Catalan said on Friday. During the week, there had been media reports that the Premier League’s second-placed team was already looking for a successor in case Guardiola left after the season.
“I understand this question when my contract expires, but you are quite right in saying that I still have 18 months left, and I am very happy and content with that,” said Guardiola, who has been working in Manchester since 2016 and whose contract runs until 2027: “I am here. What will happen, who knows? That question comes up every season at some point. I won’t be here forever. What is meant to happen will happen.”
Maresca also denies rumors
According to a report by The Athletic, Chelsea FC’s Enzo Maresca is at the top of the list of City club bosses. The Blues’ team manager reacted cautiously to the rumors on Friday. “It doesn’t affect me at all because I know it’s 100 percent speculation,” Maresca said. When asked if he would still be working at Stamford Bridge next season, the Italian replied: “Absolutely, yes.”
The rumors come at an unusual time because Guardiola is currently on track with Manchester City. Wednesday’s 2-0 win over Brentford in the League Cup quarterfinals was their sixth consecutive competitive victory.
Tomorrow, Saturday, ManCity face West Ham United at home (4 p.m.). A win would see the 2024 English champions take over the top spot in the table from Arsenal, at least temporarily. The Gunners will play Everton later in the evening (kick-off 9 p.m.).
