Klopp walked away from the end of his Liverpool contract in 2024, with the German tactician deciding that a break from the stresses of club management was required. Guardiola could tread a similar path as there is nothing left for him to prove.
Carragher went on to say: “Like his great Premier League rival Klopp, there is a sense in the last few seasons of Guardiola feeling a responsibility to leave behind a reconstructed side for a successor rather than having his replacement start again.
“Guardiola’s ultimate legacy is to show how it is possible to win in such a clearly defined way. Whenever we describe a side from here to eternity as trying to win titles and European Cups in a similar manner to his, every football supporter will know exactly what is meant.
“Only Guardiola can answer whether the trophies mean more than that. Such is his extraordinary contribution, he can let others argue in the knowledge that style and substance have been part of the ultimate package.”
Guardiola will be locking horns again with Liverpool on Sunday when City head to Anfield. They are also into the Carabao Cup final, where they will face Arsenal, and last-16 of the Champions League. Another Premier League title is not yet out of reach, but a six-point gap needs to be bridged at the top of that division.