The 2024-25 season could well be the final one for Pep Guardiola at Manchester City.
Legendary coach Guardiola has enjoyed eight trophy-laden years at the Etihad since arriving in 2016, winning six Premier League titles as well as the Champions League and countless other trophies.
To City fans and indeed the rest of the competing top-flight clubs, it has for a long time felt like a dynasty that can’t be beaten and will last forever.
But as they prepare to bring home a fifth conesucitve Premier League title, speculation is rife that it could be the final campaign Guardiola oversees.
So, are the defending champions on course for another title or is their dominance set to wane amid the threat of an improving Arsenal? We take a look at how they are shaping up ahead of their Premier League opener against Chelsea.
Final swansong?
After leading City to a record fourth consecutive Premier League title on the final game of last season, Guardiola gave his clearest indication yet that he is edging closer to the exit door in East Manchester.
“The reality is I am closer to leaving than staying,” the 53-year-old said. “We have talked with the club and my feeling is that I want to stay now.
“I will stay next season and during the season we will talk. But after eight or nine years, we will see.”
Having achieved all there is to achieve during his time with the club, his status at City’s and arguably the Premier League’s greatest manager is certainly not in doubt, nor it is surprising that he fancies a new challenge.
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Author : Cian Cheesbrough
Publish date : 2024-08-13 08:00:51
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