Overview
- Respected reporting, including from David Ornstein, indicates a strong chance Pep Guardiola could leave at the end of this season despite a contract running to 2027.
- Wayne Rooney said he hopes Guardiola remains in charge and named former City captain Vincent Kompany, now at Bayern Munich, as his preferred successor if a change comes.
- Manchester City are understood to be exploring contingency options, with Enzo Maresca, Xabi Alonso and Cesc Fàbregas among names linked to preserve the club’s playing identity.
- Sergio Agüero cautioned against speculation, argued City would be well prepared for any transition and dismissed comparisons to Manchester United’s post‑Ferguson decline.
- Guardiola has declined to discuss his future publicly and stressed full focus on upcoming fixtures, emphasizing preparation for the next match over long‑term narratives.