“Not an option” – Pep Guardiola’s management comment on Manchester City future amid Bayern Munich claims

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Published on 2024-05-06 19:02:33

Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola’s future at the club has been a topic of speculation, with his contract set to expire at the end of next season. Despite reports of Bayern Munich’s interest in bringing Guardiola back to the Allianz Arena, the Catalan coach’s representatives have emphasized that he is happy at Manchester City and has no intention of leaving this summer. Guardiola himself has also expressed that one year is a long time in football and he is taking his time to make a decision with no internal or external pressures.

The comments from Guardiola’s management were in response to reports from German media suggesting Bayern Munich’s interest in the Catalan coach. Despite Guardiola’s ties to Bayern Munich and the fact that he still owns an apartment in Munich, his representatives have stated that a return to the Bundesliga club is not on the table. Guardiola’s former Manchester City captain, Fernandinho, has also weighed in on the situation, suggesting that Guardiola could potentially move on to a national team role next, with Brazil being a possibility.

Overall, there is a sense of calm surrounding Guardiola’s future at Manchester City despite the speculation. The Catalan coach is focused on his current contract, which runs until 2025, and is content at the Etihad Stadium. While reports of Bayern Munich’s interest have surfaced, Guardiola’s representatives have made it clear that he is not looking to leave Manchester City this summer and is fully committed to the club.

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