Overview
- Pep Guardiola announced he will step away from coaching after his Manchester City contract expires in June 2027, marking the end of an 11-year tenure.
- While confirming the break, Guardiola remains undecided on whether it will signal his permanent retirement or a shift to international management.
- This announcement follows a challenging season for Manchester City, with the team falling out of Premier League title contention and exiting the Champions League early.
- Guardiola's tenure at City has been the most successful in the club's history, with six Premier League titles and a Champions League victory in 2023.
- The decision mirrors Guardiola's previous sabbatical after leaving Barcelona in 2012, which preceded his move to Bayern Munich in 2013.