It seems that Pep Guardiola’s series of renewing his contract with Manchester City and deciding his future is on its way to writing the final word, as “The Athletic” network indicated that the Spaniard has finally made his decision.
Guardiola’s current contract with his English club expires at the end of the current season, and in his recent statements he confirmed that he has not yet made a decision about his next destination and whether he will renew or be satisfied with the achievements he has made at the Etihad Stadium.
Guardiola will renew his contract with Manchester City
According to the latest report, Guardiola has made his decision to renew with Manchester City, but for only one year, to continue in his position until the summer of 2026.
Negotiations between the coach and the City management are in advanced stages, and Guardiola is excited to continue with the club even if he loses his multiple cases related to the Financial Fair Play law.
In general, the former Barcelona coach intends to conclude his career with City next season and then begin a new journey.
Guardiola’s destination after Manchester City
It is most likely that Guardiola will head to coach national teams after his long journey with Manchester City, which will thus continue for a full 10 years if he renews his contract until the summer of 2026.
Although the English Football Association has contracted with Thomas Tuchel, contracting with Guardiola remains a dream for them that may come true if the “Three Lions” fail to win the 2026 World Cup, and with it the German coach will be dismissed immediately.
It is unlikely that Guardiola will coach the Spanish national team due to his political views that call for the independence of Catalonia, but there are many national teams that may be interested in contracting with him other than England, including the German national team, which Julian Nagelsmann will also leave in 2026.
Guardiola’s achievements with Manchester City
Guardiola took over the coaching of Manchester City in 2016, succeeding Manuel Pellegrini, and since then he has achieved several achievements, including dominating the Premier League shield and winning it 6 times, 4 of which were in a row.
The Spanish coach was able to give City its first continental title after winning the 2022-2023 Champions League at the expense of Inter, noting that this season he achieved the historic treble.
It remains to be noted that the Spanish philosopher is the only coach in history who succeeded in achieving the treble twice with two different teams (Barcelona and City).
