<a href="https://www.archysport.com/2022/01/premier-league-manchester-citys-turnover-for-the-first-time-higher-than-manchester-uniteds/" title="Premier League – Manchester City's turnover for the first time higher than Manchester United's”>Manchester City management plans to focus on rebuilding the squad in the coming years and these changes could “force” Pep Guardiola to leave the Etihad Stadium at the end of the current season, according to English media.
Pep Guardiola is undoubtedly one of the most successful coaches in the era of modern football, and his stints at Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Manchester City only confirm this fact. Nevertheless, it is not certain whether the 53-year-old coach will be a part of the Citizens in the next few years.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has offered to pay for a banner from fans urging him to stay at the English club. Supporters plan to unfurl a giant flag during Saturday’s 2024/25 Premier League home game against Fulham FC to urge the ‘Citizens’ manager to sign an extension to his contract, which expires at the end of this season.
The reigning Premier League champions want to focus on a rebuilding project for a squad that could miss out on Pep Guardiola. However, not because the club management does not consider him capable enough, but because it would mean a long-term commitment for the Spanish coach, for which he may not be ready.
Although Guardiola has yet to comment on the subject, it is widely known that he does not like to sign long-term contracts. In addition, he hinted a while ago that this season could be his last at Manchester City and he may leave his place to someone younger who will be willing to participate in this project for years to come.
Manager Pep Guardiola is considering ending his tenure at Manchester City in 2025 when his contract expires.
Approximately half of the staff is over 30 years old, and the club’s management wants to avoid having to lower the average age in the coming years. The team includes experienced players such as Jack Grealish, Mateo Kovačič, John Stones, Bernardo Silva, Ilkay Gündoğan, Kevin De Bruyne, Kyle Walker or Ederson, but the team needs new blood.
According to FootballTransfers, some key members of Manchester City believe that the best solution would be for Pep Guardiola to make room for a coach who will be willing to commit to a long-term rebuilding of the team.
According to English journalists, these persons will urge the current coach to commit to future seasons or leave his position. His contract expires in 2025 and, despite talk of a short-term extension, there are fears this could delay the club’s necessary restructuring.
