Overview
- In a RAC1 interview, the Manchester City manager said he cannot see himself becoming Barcelona president and described the job as uniquely noisy and political.
- Guardiola refused to rule out a future return to Barcelona as a coach, noting the club gave him everything as a player and manager and suggesting younger coaches will also covet the role.
- He recently reached 1,000 games in management, marked by City’s 3-0 win over Liverpool, and reflected on standout matches from his Barcelona and City eras.
- Despite a contract running to June 2027, The Times has reported a possible exit window after his tenth season next summer, while former City adviser Stefan Borson told Football Insider a “mic-drop” departure could be conceivable if this season ends well.
- Reporting indicates City have been preparing succession scenarios, with figures such as Andoni Iraola, Vincent Kompany and Roberto De Zerbi discussed internally alongside structural changes that include sporting director Hugo Viana.