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Guardiola’s 1,000th Match Triggers Fresh Reports of Possible Man City Exit Next Summer

He is under contract until 2027, with his own remarks pointing to a sabbatical once his City tenure ends.

Overview

  • The Times, cited by City Xtra, reports insiders view a departure at the end of this season as a possibility, with no final decision made.
  • Guardiola has outlined personal plans beyond management—learning French, cooking, travel, and family time—and says he intends to take a break after City.
  • He clarified he has not decided to leave now or at season’s end, emphasizing that timing remains open.
  • The manager reached his 1,000th competitive match and was inducted into the League Managers’ Association’s 1000 Club.
  • Coverage notes City’s long-term succession planning, with Bayern Munich’s extension for Vincent Kompany cited as related positioning in Europe.