Pep Guardiola Has a Contract Until 2027

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola remains under contract through the end of next season, the club confirmed, even as speculation swirls that the 55-year-old could depart earlier than planned. Guardiola, who arrived at the Etihad in the summer of 2016, is completing his 10th campaign in England and has never previously remained in a senior post longer than four seasons.

Former Bayern Munich sporting director Matthias Sammer, who worked alongside Guardiola for three years in Germany, told the Sky Sport Germany podcast that recent images of the Catalan coach have raised alarms. “My gut feeling tells me something is wrong when I look at his face,” Sammer said. “When I see your eyes, when I see your face… I would advise him to take a deep breath.”

Guardiola has repeatedly brushed aside exit talk, insisting in January that he is “happy” and “wants to fight with my team.” He added: “I have a contract. I said a thousand, million times… I have one more year’s contract. I like to be here.”

City have already lifted this season’s Carabao Cup and remain in contention for the FA Cup, though the Premier League title appears out of reach with Arsenal holding a nine-point advantage and only eight matches remaining. European glory is no longer possible after a round-of-16 elimination by Real Madrid, removing the possibility of Guardiola bowing out on the sport’s biggest club stage.

Whenever the manager ultimately steps away, he has previously hinted that retirement—not another dugout—could follow. For now, the reigning English champions expect their longest-serving boss to honour the deal that runs until June 2027.