Overview

• In late 2024, Guardiola extended his City contract until June 2027, setting a defined end date for his tenure
• He told GQ he will step down at the conclusion of his contract and take an open-ended break from football
• He described the managerial role as requiring nonstop commitment, saying it leaves him exhausted
• He declared “I love failures,” framing setbacks as critical growth opportunities that fuel his determination
• Manchester City’s trophyless 2024/25 campaign was his first in eight years and underscored the challenges he now seeks to process