Overview

• Carles Planchart told SPORT that Guardiola should “look for a new project,” arguing that football projects should last five or six years before a reset.
• Planchart worked alongside Guardiola for about 18 years at Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Manchester City, and he left his City role at the end of last season.
• Guardiola’s contract runs until 2027, and he has previously indicated he intends to take a substantial break from management once his City tenure ends.
• Coverage ties Planchart’s advice to City’s drop-off last season, including a run of one win in 13 matches and a third-place finish, which he attributed to injuries and declining energy among players and staff.
• Reports also note the unresolved Premier League case into 115 alleged FFP breaches, with some outlets suggesting senior figures expect a verdict to arrive this month.