“No way!” – Pep Guardiola issues major update on Manchester City future
“No way! ” – Pep Guardiola issues major update on Manchester City future Pep Guardiola strongly shut down rumours that Saturday’s FA Cup Final could be his last Wembley game in charge of Manchester City. The 55-year-old reminded journalists that he still has one year left on his current contract at the Etihad Stadium.
A victory over Chelsea at Wembley would secure a domestic cup double and mark the 20th trophy of Guardiola’s legendary decade in Manchester. The City boss passionately defended his tenure, stating that the club’s relentless success over the last 10 years should already be appreciated. Pep Guardiola has, once again, referred to his Manchester City contract when discussing his future at the Etihad Stadium.
The Catalan manager’s future has been the subject of relentless media speculation as Manchester City approach the endgame of the 2025/26 campaign, with an FA Cup and Premier League double still up for grabs. With a gruelling Premier League title race against Arsenal – whom they beat to the Carabao Cup earlier this year – reaching its finale and a date with Chelsea at Wembley , rumours have intensified suggesting Guardiola could walk away this summer rather than see out his tenure. As the club stands on the precipice of another domestic double and potentially treble, the manager utilised his pre-match press conference ahead of the trip to London to draw another line under the mounting whispers regarding his plans.
Last trip to Wembley, Pep? “No way! ” Speaking ahead of Manchester City’s FA Cup final against Chelsea , and Pep Guardiola’s opportunity to win his 20th trophy during his Etihad Stadium tenure, the Catalan coach was asked whether such a tally is the ‘definition of greatness’.
“Yeah,” he laughed. “Of course! 19 titles in 10 years is not bad.