Manchester City is keen for clarity regarding Pep Guardiola’s future; however, the club acknowledges that a decision is unlikely to be made before the season wraps up.
There’s still a year left on Guardiola’s contract starting this summer, yet uncertainty lingers over what lies ahead.
It is anticipated that Guardiola will not declare whether he intends to stay or depart until the conclusion of the season.
People familiar with the matter suggest that even Guardiola himself remains undecided on his next steps, with a final determination likely to be made in May.
This uncertainty coincides with an intriguing phase in City’s season.
Just a month ago, it appeared they might finish without any major trophies. However, the tide has turned significantly since then.
A victory over Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final, followed by a stunning FA Cup quarter-final triumph against Liverpool, has reshaped their prospects.
In the Premier League, City currently trails Arsenal by nine points with eight matches remaining, although they do possess a game in hand.
While the title is still very much Arsenal’s to lose, this shift in momentum has heightened the pressure on the league leaders.
A domestic treble is within reach for City – a fitting pinnacle for Guardiola should he decide to bow out.
However, sources emphasise that his decision won’t be swayed by external pressures or expedited by anyone within the club.
It’s understood that City’s management stands firmly behind Guardiola and will refrain from pushing for any decision unless he offers one voluntarily.
The relationship between them remains robust, giving the manager the freedom to contemplate his future once the season’s outcome is definitive.
Guardiola has consistently aimed to leave City in a strong position upon his departure.
Meanwhile, contingency plans are being considered – with Enzo Maresca, Xabi Alonso, and Vincent Kompany among the frontrunners if a change becomes necessary.
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