Pep Guardiola reveals plans after Manchester City

Football
29 Jul 2025 • 12:25 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Pep Guardiola has reiterated his plan to take a break from football after his current spell with Manchester City, confirming it is a definite decision.
  • Guardiola's contract with Manchester City runs until 2027, and he has previously expressed interest in managing international football later in his career.
  • He took a one-year break from coaching after leaving Barcelona before taking charge at Bayern Munich.
  • Last season marked Manchester City's first without a trophy under Guardiola since his initial campaign, as they finished third in the league.
  • Guardiola said despite last season’s failures, he and his Manchester City side “will be better” next season.

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