ICYMI: Cityzens, Pep Guardiola’s Future Is Looking Sky Blue.
Hold on to your scarves, Cityzens! It seems like Pep Guardiola, our tactical wizard, is sticking around at the Etihad Stadium. Apparently, latest reports suggest the boss has finally agreed in principle to a shiny new deal, which would now keep him at Manchester City until the summer of 2026.
The Catalan mastermind, who graced us with his presence back in 2016, has already cemented his legendary status: six Premier League titles, two FA Cups, four League Cups, and let’s not forget the holy grail—a Champions League triumph that capped off a historic treble. And yet, with Pep’s current contract running out at the end of this season, many were left wondering—what’s next?
What to Expect 🙂
Guardiola Plays It Cool
Just last month, Pep kept us all guessing when asked about his plans. Speaking on Italian TV, he quipped:
“Leaving City? Not true. I haven’t decided yet. And no, I’m not lining up to coach England either. If I knew, I’d tell you—but I don’t know. Anything can happen.”
Classic Pep—always leaving us on the edge of our seats. But now, according to Football Insider, a deal is “99% done,” with an official announcement expected soon. If true, this would mark a full decade of Pep magic in Manchester. Ten years of footballing perfection? Yes, please!
Who’s Eyeing the Throne?
Of course, when talk of Pep leaving first started, rumors about his successor went wild. A recent report from Spain linked Xabi Alonso—yes, that Xabi Alonso—with a move to City after his impressive stint at Bayer Leverkusen. Meanwhile, some even suggested Pep might be eyeing a national team gig, with Brazil reportedly keen to bring him on board after 2026.
The Bigger Picture
If Pep does stay, it’s a statement of intent—not just for City, but for football. While other managers have been linked to the England or USA national teams, Pep’s name shines brightest. But don’t worry, Brazil fans—you might still get your chance to see Pep at the helm after 2026. Imagine Pep masterminding a World Cup campaign… but for now, he’s ours.
So, Cityzens, gear up for more sideline theatrics, tactical masterclasses, and, hopefully, more silverware to line our ever-growing trophy cabinet. Guardiola might not officially be staying just yet, but this sure feels like a win for the Blue side of Manchester.
Sportible reports was quoted as saying:
“A recent report from Spain suggesting that Xabi Alonso is set to leave Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the current campaign led to suggestions that the Liverpool legend might take over from Guardiola.
Meanwhile, the Athletic reported that Guardiola was keen on the idea of managing the Brazil national team.
It has been widely speculated that his next move would be to lead a national side, with England and the USA mentioned before their recent hires of Thomas Tuchel and Mauricio Pochettino respectively.
And the report claims that Brazil have been calling Guardiola about taking over – but in 2026, not this summer. That would give Pep four years to work with the team before the 2030 World Cup, to be held in Spain, Portugal and Morocco – along with three games to celebrate the competition’s centenary to take place in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay.”
