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Pep Guardiola breaks silence on Man City exit after Arsenal seal Premier League title

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The Spanish manager has been in charge for 10 years at the Etihad Stadium, winning a host of honours, including six Premier League titles and a Champions League, but is likely to leave this summer

Pep Guardiola refused to confirm whether he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season, in what would be a huge move that will spark a seismic shift in the Premier League . The Spaniard is expected depart City after Sunday’s Premier League finale against Aston Villa and will bring an end to one of the most trophy-laden reigns in English football history, following 10 years of dominance in charge at the Etihad Stadium. Asked about his future following City’s 1-1 draw with Bournemouth on Tuesday night, which sealed Arsenal’s first Premier League title for 22 years, Guardiola said: “I can say I have one more year of contract.

I’m in a position I’ve had for many many years. It’s always from my experience, when you announce during the competition, it’s a bad result. “The first person I have to talk to is my chairman.

We decide when we finish the season, we’ll see and we’ll talk. It’s as simple as that and after that we’ll take the decision. I will not tell you here because I have to talk with my chairman, my players and my staff.

” He added: “I’m the happiest man in the planet to be in this club, this club is just extraordinary. ” Pep Guardiola is set to leave Man City this summer (PA Wire) The 55-year-old has captured 17 major trophies, and 20 in all, since taking over in 2016, including six Premier League titles. Guardiola also masterminded City’s breakthrough in Europe to claim a first Champions League in 2023, defeating Inter Milan in Istanbul and securing a third European crown as a manager following two triumphs during his legendary stint in charge of Barcelona.