Guardiola Confirms One More Year at Manchester City Amid Future Speculation
Manager Pep Guardiola firmly states he has "one more year" left on his contract at Manchester City, amid ongoing speculation about his future. As the team prepares for the FA Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, Guardiola's comments come at a critical juncture in his ten-year tenure. Guardiola, 55, leads his side into the final aiming for a double, having already secured the Carabao Cup with a victory over Arsenal in March. Despite rumors suggesting he might step down this summer, Guardiola dismissed the notion that this could be his last trip to Wembley, humorously asserting, "no way" when asked about it. During the pre-match news conference, he playfully mentioned his remaining contract year before exiting, leaving fans and media curious about his intentions. As of now, there has been no official confirmation regarding his future from either Guardiola or the club. However, reports indicate that former Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca is among the potential candidates to replace him. While City hopes for Guardiola to extend his stay, uncertainty looms over whether he will fulfill the final year of his contract. Throughout his time at the club, Guardiola has celebrated a remarkable haul of 19 trophies, including six Premier League titles, the Champions League, and two FA Cups. Currently, his team is in contention for a seventh top-flight title but trails the leaders, Arsenal, by two points with two games left. When asked if his reign signifies greatness, Guardiola confidently flexed his bicep and replied, "Yeah, of course, 19 titles in 10 years is not bad." He emphasized that the club values his contributions, highlighting the ongoing ambition to fight for more titles.
Source: BBC Sport - 2026-05-15