Article by Daniel Scorpie – Published Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 10:28 / Updated Wednesday, November 12, 2025 10:36
Pep Guardiola (54), the manager who has just reached a thousand career matches, would again consider ending the cycle of almost a decade at Manchester City. Earlier than the expiry of the new contract, July 2027, the Spaniard could resign. The English press brings as arguments the stress and exhaustion felt by the team at the Etihad in recent months.
It is not the first time that the rumor that Pep Guardiola is fed up with Manchester City has been floated, even though he has honestly and bluntly stated that he loves the place and the club, and his family feels very comfortable there.
The Times claims that the Spanish manager is considering a resignation much sooner than he would end his commitment, which he extended until June 30, 2027!
The Spaniard has been in charge of the “citizens” since the summer of 2016, managing to win with Manchester City, among others, six league titles, two FA Cups and, last but not least, the Champions League in 2022-2023. “But, after almost a decade, the «Guardiola era» could come to an end!“, reveals the cited source, taken over by Sport Bild.
“The successful manager is seriously considering the possibility of ending his collaboration with City early, even after this season.
Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola, at the end of the last duel between Arsenal and Manchester City, score 1-1 / Photo: Guliver/Gettyimages
The Times: “Pep wants to give club early notice so Manchester City successor can be chosen without haste”
Although his contract runs until 2027, Guardiola would retain the option to leave earlier. No final decision has been made yet, but indications are that he will part ways with the Manchester team early.” explains the same The Times.
And during the crisis last season, Pep Guardiola spoke openly about stress and exhaustion. Will this be a big factor again? Man City are once again facing a major reshuffle. It would be a logical time for him to leave the club to avoid another drastic squad reshuffle
The TimesEnglish tabloid
According to reports in England, chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak and sporting director Hugo Viana are determined to keep him, but at the same time, they know he must prepare for a possible resignation: “Pep himself wants to inform the club in time so that his successor can be found without haste.”
And who could possibly come after Guardiola at Manchester City? The list would include: Mikel Arteta (Arsenal), Xabi Alonso (Real Madrid), Roberto De Zerbi (Marseille) and Miguel Ángel Sánchez (Girona).
