Pep Guardiola has been given a timeframe to inform Manchester City about his future, reports claim.
It was reported on Sunday that Guardiola is anticipated to leave City at the conclusion of the following campaign.
With City having won an unprecedented four Premier League titles in a row and fifteen major trophies under his leadership, the Catalan’s contract is set to expire in 2025.
If he decides to leave the Etihad Stadium next summer, he would have signed his contract after nine years there since his arrival in 2016.
It’s said that Guardiola is considering quitting after the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, which has been redesigned.
His six Premier League titles are still waiting for him to add to them at City, but according to ESPN, the team wants to know by Christmas what he has decided to do.
Regarding the specifics of his exit, Guardiola’s good relationship with Txiki Begiristain, director of football, makes things considerably simpler.
After defeating West Ham on the last day to win the Premier League once more, the 53-year-old said he is “closer to leaving than staying”.
Even if City thinks Guardiola will stay for the duration of his contract, they naturally need to know where he stands so they can make plans for his successor.
An international position seems to be more likely for him to pursue after City than taking on another challenge in club football.
The Daily Mail claims that City is keeping an eye on four managers they believe would be a good fit to take over for Guardiola should he decide to retire.
The shortlist for City reportedly includes Michel, who led sister side Girona into third place in La Liga, Julian Nagelsmann, record-breaking Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso, and former Brighton coach Roberto De Zerbi.
