Josep Guardiola, the head coach of Manchester City, has announced that he will not extend his contract with the club, which expires in the summer of 2027. After his current contract ends, the Spanish manager plans to take a break from coaching.
I know that after this stage with City I'm going to stop, that's for sure, it's decided, more than decided. I don't know how long I'll stop for, a year, two years, three years, five, 10, 15, I don't know. But I'm going to stop after this stage with City, because I need to stop and focus on myself, on my body.
According to various media reports, the next head coach of Manchester City could be Michel, who currently manages the Spanish team Girona. Under his leadership, Girona finished third in La Liga for the 2023/24 season and qualified for the UEFA Champions League for the first time in its history.
Josep Guardiola has been at the helm of Manchester City since 2016. Under his guidance, the club has won the Premier League title six times, the FA Cup and the Community Shield twice, and the EFL Cup four times, as well as the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup.
In the past season, City finished third in the Premier League standings. In the UEFA Champions League, Guardiola's side lost to Real Madrid in the Round of 16 over two legs (2-3, 1-3).
The 2025/2026 season for Manchester City will kick off on August 16 with a match against Wolverhampton, starting at 16:30 GMT+3.
