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Pep Guardiola Confirms Sabbatical After Manchester City Tenure Ends in 2027

The legendary manager leaves open the possibility of a future role with a national team as City grapples with an underwhelming season.

Pep Guardiola hat inzwischen 525 Pflichtspiele als Trainer von Manchester City hinter sich.
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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.