Pep Guardiola addressed mounting speculation over his future at Manchester City, saying he plans to hold talks with club chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak in the coming days before deciding whether to remain for the final year of his contract.
Several British media outlets, including BBC, have reported that Guardiola is expected to leave at the end of the season, with former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca, previously Guardiola’s assistant at City, emerging as the leading candidate to replace him.
Speaking after a draw at AFC Bournemouth that ended City’s hopes of winning the Premier League title, Guardiola stopped short of dismissing reports linking him with an exit after a decade packed with trophies and success at the club.
“I speak with my chairman first,” Guardiola said. “After that, when we talk, we will decide everything, whether to continue for one more year or not.”
Asked if those discussions would take place after the final game of the season against Aston Villa, Guardiola replied: “No, we will talk in the next few days.”
