Pep Guardiola has once again stirred the conversation about his future at Manchester City. Not so long ago, it looked simple: finish his contract in 2027 and take a break. Now the story feels different. He’s leaving the door open to stay longer in England. On the Men in Blazers podcast, he made it clear nothing has been decided.
“I’ve got two more years (on my contract), maybe I’ll extend it for another two years. The question is when I’ll stop, whether this year, in two years or in four. I’ll take a break, but I feel good right now, I’d say. I love this city. When you’ve been in one place for 10 years, it’s because you feel comfortable. I can’t ask for more. The world of soccer has been way too generous with me,” he said. Those words alone were enough to shift the mood in Manchester. What used to feel like a countdown suddenly feels more like a possibility of staying.
The deal on paper runs through June 2027. Until recently, the expectation was clear: once it ends, Guardiola steps aside. Now the timeline doesn’t sound so strict. For City, that changes plenty. Squad management, transfers, long-term planning, all of it looks different if the coach sticks around longer than expected.
Confidence in the squad
Guardiola didn’t just talk about his future. He also sounded upbeat about the present. “The team is giving me good vibes, starting with the World Cup in the United States. We created something there that I liked, something we felt was missing last season. The training sessions, the body language, the details, being on time, the back passes, how we defend on the flanks — silly things that make you realize the team is there. This will help us be more consistent than last season,” he explained. It wasn’t a tactical lecture, more a sense that the players feel sharper, more connected.
Last season was messy. City fell in the round of 16 at the Club World Cup and never really looked convincing. The restart brought a different picture. A 3–0 win over Palermo in a friendly, then a 4–0 victory against Wolverhampton in the Premier League opener. Results that hint at a squad regaining its edge.
What lies ahead
Guardiola’s words don’t stay in the press room. They reach everyone. Players see stability. The board gets space to plan moves without rushing a replacement. Fans pick up on the hope that he’s not leaving soon.
Ten years at one club is already rare. If he stays longer, the bond only gets stronger. The future’s still open, but right now his presence feels almost like the biggest signing City could ask for