Manchester City will not part ways with Pep Guardiola, with the Premier League club’s board unified in the stance that he will lead them out of the current slump.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Pep Guardiola retains the faith of the Manchester City board. The Premier League champions’ decision-makers are adamant that the long-serving manager is “the right man to turn around their unexpected struggles this season”.
The rise and rise of Pep Guardiola
Pep Guardiola is one of the greatest managers of all time, with many regarding him as the best ever to enter the managerial sphere. A top-class midfielder during his professional career, the Spaniard spent nearly three decades with Barcelona and served the Blaugrana as the club captain for four years.
The 53-year-old called time on his professional career in 2006 and entered the coaching sphere shortly after. Since then, Guardiola has enjoyed a legendary time as a manager, enjoying successful stints with FC Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City.
Guardiola’s longest stint has come with Manchester City, spending over eight years with the Premier League champions. The former Spanish international has guided the Citizens to a dozen and a half trophies, including the historic treble in the 2022/23 season. However, the 2024/25 campaign has been his most chaotic term as a manager.
What next?
Manchester City’s campaign is spiralling out of control, with the Premier League champions managing only one win in their last 11 games across all competitions. The latest setback came in a 2-1 defeat to Manchester United, a game they led until the final few minutes. The disastrous run has created widespread speculation surrounding the long-term future of Pep Guardiola.
Recent reports have claimed that the 53-year-old might call time on his legendary spell with Manchester City if the dreadful run continues. Recent reports have also claimed that the Premier League champions are kick-starting their process to find a long-term successor to the Spaniard. However, the club’s board will not sack Guardiola.
While several managers, including Xabi Alonso, have emerged on Manchester City’s radar, the decision-makers are certain that Guardiola is “the right man to turn around their unexpected struggles this season”. Considering the former Spanish international midfielder’s track record, one cannot bet against him taking Manchester City on the right track and enjoying another successful season with the club.