"Guardiola’s future at Manchester City has been the subject of intense speculation over the past few months. While the former Barcelona boss is under contract at the Etihad Stadium until next summer, the rumours that he could depart at the end of this season have never truly gone away. It is why City are said to be preparing for life without Guardiola in case he walks away 12 months early, with the club reportedly holding talks with former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca, who was previously an assistant to the Catalan."
"Guardiola joined City in summer 2016 and has won 14 major trophies in 10 seasons, including six Premier League titles and the Champions League in 2023, which formed part of an historic Treble. He signed a contract extension in late 2024, quashing speculation that he would leave at the end of that season, but a trophyless 2024/25 campaign and persistent speculation over his future has created plenty of uncertainty."
"The rumour mill went into overdrive on Thursday after a video was leaked showing a figure filming what appeared to be a farewell video in the centre circle of the Etihad pitch. The footage is taken from the top tier of the stadium so the identity of the individual is unclear, but they are shown walking towards a camera while surrounded by what looks like 18 trophies, each on individual plinths."
"While the figure could be Guardiola, journalist Ben Jacobs was quick to dampen any suggestions that the 55-year-old was filming his own 'farewell video', saying: "Understand this specific video is part of Bernardo Silva's farewell after nine years and 18 trophies at the club." Jacobs added: "Regarding Pep Guardiola. There remains a possibility he departs this summer even though Manches"
Guardiola’s contract with Manchester City runs until next summer, but rumours of an early exit have continued. City are reportedly planning for life without him by holding talks with Enzo Maresca, previously an assistant to Guardiola at Barcelona. Guardiola joined in 2016 and has won 14 major trophies in 10 seasons, including six Premier League titles and the 2023 Champions League Treble. A contract extension in late 2024 reduced earlier speculation, but a trophyless 2024/25 season and ongoing uncertainty have kept the future question open. A leaked video from the Etihad showed a person filming near the centre circle with trophies in view, but it was clarified as Bernardo Silva’s farewell after nine years and 18 trophies.
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