According to the latest information, no decision has yet been made, and it is recalled that the former coach of FC Barcelona and Bayern Munich has not “never broken a contract”.
Guardiola: A contract running until 2027.
After conquering Spain and Germany, and winning the Champions League, Guardiola joined England in 2016. He is preparing to complete a decade of loyal service within the Mancunian club.
His contract runs until 2027, but an early departure is the subject of much speculation. The 2025-2026 season promises to be difficult for City, who did not win any major titles the previous season.
The club is nevertheless still in contention for trophies in the Premier League, Champions League, Carabao Cup and FA Cup. It’s a safe bet that Guardiola’s already impressive CV will grow even further in the months to come.
Will Guardiola leave his post in the summer of 2026?
The future will tell us what summer has in store for us. The 55-year-old technician, who demands excellence from himself and those around him, is reportedly considering his options. City are rumored to have drawn up contingency plans, which could involve former Chelsea manager and Guardiola’s former right-hand man Enzo Maresca.
Concrete success in 2026 could rekindle Guardiola’s flame and convince him to return for at least one more season at City. With his 18 trophies won with the Citizens, he will have complete freedom to decide what happens next.
An article in the Manchester Evening News states: “ Guardiola’s future will not depend on the team’s results unless there is a spectacular collapse. He enjoys great confidence and will therefore be able to leave whenever he wants. It is important to highlight that despite a difficult January for City, the club remains in contention in all four competitions, which was far from the case last winter.
“Some commentators even predicted Guardiola’s departure this week and his replacement by Enzo Maresca before the Wolves game, which once again proves the extent of the rumors regarding the coach’s future and the little information available. Many still think he will leave this summer, but as with the previous rumors, we can wonder if some of them are not more of a hope than a real conviction. The coach has never broken a contract in his entire career and his current contract runs until 2027.”
