Overview

• Former performance analyst Carles Planchart publicly told SPORT that Guardiola should "look for a new project" after nearly a decade at City.
• Planchart recently left his role after nearly two decades working alongside Guardiola at Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Manchester City.
• He argued that football projects typically last five or six years and said stepping away to regenerate would benefit Guardiola before a new challenge.
• There has been no indication from Guardiola or City of an early departure, and his current deal runs until 2027.
• Guardiola’s tenure includes six Premier League titles and a 2023 treble, and he has previously signaled interest in a future national-team role while ruling out a return to Barcelona.