Pep Guardiola 'ready to leave Man City' for two key reasons with future up in the air

There are reports that Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola could leave his post at the end of the season due to personal reasons. With the Spaniard's current contract only extending until June, speculation is mounting as he remains tight-lipped about a possible contract renewal.

The highly decorated manager spearheaded City's acquisition of six Premier League crowns, as well as victories in the Champions League, FA Cup and Carabao Cup.

The FA had previously approached Guardiola amid his search for Gareth Southgate's successor, but after being met with silence, they appointed Thomas Tuchel instead.

Asked about possible job talks in England, Guardiola deflected: “Thomas Tuchel is the manager, so forget it,” adding: “I'm the manager of Manchester City, so my conversations are about Manchester City. That's it. what it's about.

Amid these swirling rumors of City's potential departure, Guardiola's trusted colleague Txiki Begiristain is fueling further speculation regarding the future of the Catalan's tenure at the club.

Journalist Guillem Balague told BBC Radio 5 Live that Guardiola's recent back surgery and rare family visits are influential factors in the coach wanting to open a new chapter. He noted that Guardiola's wife, Cristina Serra, and daughter do not live in Manchester regularly.

Guardiola, now in his ninth season in charge of City, has survived his previous tenures at Bayern Munich and Barcelona. With his opponent Jurgen Klopp having left Liverpool last summer, speculation is rife that Guardiola could also choose to leave in June.

The Spaniard remained coy on his future plans, saying: “I'm pretty sure the club had options when Txiki leaves and they have options when Pep leaves. Sooner or later it will happen and they are prepared so it won't not happen. They know that I have to contact every sporting director or whatever, that's why I've been here for many years. I want to be convinced that it's what's best for the club. .

“I will not delay any action knowing that I am creating a problem for the club. If I feel that I am a problem for the club at the moment, I will make a decision as quickly as possible. But I don't have that feeling, They understand my reasons. That’s why Wolves are the priority.”

Asked what factors might affect his decision-making, Guardiola replied with a touch of irony: “The weather. I'm waiting for it to change, and then I'll make a decision.”

Former City prop Nedum Onuoha has expressed his opinion that Guardiola's tenure could be coming to an end, expressing: 'I don't expect him to stay, I would like him to stay though .

“He has been outstanding but he can't do the job forever. He will want to leave the club in a good place in the long term where he will help choose the successor. He will know who he thinks is best to replace him. working in the environment City needs to succeed in the future.”