US EditionWhat after Manchester City for Guardiola? Pep mulls over break, retirement questions, national team ambitions
- Pep Guardiola announced on May 2, 2025, that he will stop managing after his contract with Manchester City ends in June 2027.
- This decision follows a challenging 2024-25 season marked by a steep mid-season slump and a fight to secure Champions League qualification.
- Guardiola led City to a 1-0 Premier League win over Wolves on May 2, boosting their chances of Champions League qualification with three games left in the season.
- He has secured 18 trophies with City, including six Premier League championships and a treble during the 2022-23 season, and has indicated that he plans to take a break from coaching once his time at the club concludes.
- Guardiola said he will take a break after City but remains uncertain about retirement and left open the possibility of coaching a national team in the future.
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'I don't know if I'll retire, but I'll definitely take a break'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has had a difficult season this season. The Blues ended their Champions League campaign in February when they lost to Real Madrid in the knockout stages, and they have failed to make a real impact on the Premier League title race. The difficult season has clearly left its mark on the Catalan manager, who has admitted that he will step down from his coaching role at least for a while after leaving Manchester …
Jamie Carragher shares concerning Pep Guardiola theory after Man City exit hint - The Mirror
Pep Guardiola has claimed he will take a break from coaching when his time at Manchester City ends, with Jamie Carragher saying it is deserved because of his intense nature
Pep Guardiola reveals he will 'stop' after Man City contract expires
PEP GUARDIOLA has said he is going to “stop” after he leaves Manchester City as he refused to rule out retiring from management. Guardiola, 54, has been with Man City since 2016 and signed a contract extension with the club last November keeping him at the Etihad until 2027. AlamyPep Guardiola has said he is going to ‘stop’ after he leaves Manchester City[/caption] But the Spanish manager, who is widely thought to be one of the greatest of all t…
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