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Pep Guardiola Confirms Plan to Take a Break After Manchester City Tenure

The Manchester City manager clarified he will pause his career following the conclusion of his contract in 2027, though he does not plan to retire.

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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Pep Guardiola clarifies break from football remark: I won't retire from managing
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Overview

  • Guardiola reiterated that he will take a break from football after his Manchester City contract ends in 2027 but emphasized he is not retiring.
  • He clarified his comments to Sky Sports, stating he is not leaving immediately or at the end of the current season.
  • The 2024-25 season has been challenging for City, with the team currently fourth in the Premier League and 21 points behind champions Liverpool.
  • City will face Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final on May 17, presenting an opportunity to salvage silverware from a difficult campaign.
  • Guardiola reflected on his legacy, citing lessons learned from both victories and defeats during his nine-year tenure at the club.