Pep Guardiola’s record-breaking reign at Manchester City is expected to come to an end, with the Catalan genius allegedly prepared to leave the Etihad at the end of next season after one final attempt at reshaping his squad.
Sports Buddy recently reported that the Spanish manager hinted at his imminent departure from City following the club’s historic accomplishment of winning four consecutive league titles.
“The reality is I’m closer to leaving than staying.
“We have talked with the club and my feeling is that I want to stay now.
”I will stay next season”. “But during the season we will talk, we will see,” he said, as per Fabrizio Romano on X.
Guardiola, who joined City in 2016, has just 12 months left on his current deal. The club worries that his ninth season in charge will mark the end of an era in which he has become their most successful manager ever.
Will Pep Guardiola leave City next summer?
The Daily Mail reports that although the club’s leadership is keen to keep Guardiola around, the 52-year-old is thought to be planning to leave once his current contract expires, capping a period that has completely changed English football.
City has become the first team to win four Premier division titles in a row under Guardiola’s guidance, solidifying their position as the dominant power in a division that football fans have dubbed a “farmer’s league.”
Pep Guardiola’s incredible achievements in City
During his tenure at the Etihad, Pep Guardiola has amassed an incredible 15 major trophies, City’s long-awaited first ever Champions League trophy last season.
However, the recent loss to Manchester United in the FA Cup final, is believed to have left the former Barcelona manager keen on reshaping his squad one last time before saying goodbye to the team he helped build to all-time highs.
As Guardiola’s all-conquering reign at City draws to an end, the Premier League prepares for the loss of one of the greatest managers in history.
In addition to shattering records, Pep has redefined what constitutes greatness in English football, particularly in the Premier League.
Fans react to Pep Guardiola’s exit news
Pep Guardiola’s alleged exit news comes as a huge shock to many football fans, sparking reactions on social media. This surprising revelation comes as a breath of relief to rival club fans in the Premier League, as his dominance has hindered their clubs from clinching accolades despite their impressive performances.
One fan commented, ”Arteta league here we come.”
A second fan said, ”He has had enough of the farmers league.”
Arteta league here we come
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Arsenal fans rejoice over Guardiola’s exit news
Amid the reactions, Arsenal fans, unsurprisingly, were the most exited. The Gunners have been recent victims to ”near success” plague inflicted by Pep Guardiola’s City, which has seen them lose out to the Cityzens in the title race for a second consecutive season.
