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Pep Guardiola Confirms Break from Management After Manchester City Contract Ends

The Manchester City manager, under contract until 2027, reflects on a challenging season and his legacy while declaring plans to step away from football after his tenure.

Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester City v Wolverhampton Wanderers - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - May 2, 2025 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola speaks to the media before the match REUTERS/Scott Heppell
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Overview

  • Pep Guardiola has announced he will take a break from management after his contract with Manchester City concludes in 2027, though he has not ruled out retiring permanently.
  • The 54-year-old's nine-year tenure at City is the longest of his managerial career, surpassing his stints at Barcelona and Bayern Munich.
  • Guardiola has led Manchester City to unprecedented success, including six Premier League titles and their first Champions League victory during the 2022-23 treble-winning campaign.
  • This season has been marked by significant challenges, with City 21 points behind league leaders and fighting for Champions League qualification, though they have reached the FA Cup final.
  • Guardiola described the season as a period of personal growth, citing wrong decisions and emphasizing the importance of learning from both victories and defeats.