Jorge Jesus has confirmed his departure from Al-Nassr after winning the Saudi Pro League title and insisted Pep Guardiola should be “proud” to replace him amid rumours linking the Manchester City boss with the club. The Portuguese coach also opened up on Cristiano Ronaldo’s role in his move to Saudi Arabia.
Douglas Costa has explained the biggest difference between Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti after working under both managers at Bayern Munich. The former Brazil international also suggested a surprise international role for the Manchester City boss.
What was once unthinkable is about to become a reality for Manchester City, as Pep Guardiola prepares to call time on a glittering decade at the Etihad Stadium. The revered manager is widely expected to step down at the end of the season, bringing the curtain down on a revolutionary era for both City and the English game as a whole. It is an impossible act to follow, but former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca is waiting in the wings.
Riyad Mahrez has revealed that his ultimate footballing ambition was to pull on the famous Barcelona shirt and line up alongside Lionel Messi. The Algerian winger, who eventually became a hero at Manchester City, has opened up on how close he came to a different path during his rise to the top.
Manchester City midfield lynchpin Rodri is reportedly desperate to secure a move to Real Madrid as the era of Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium draws to a close. The Spanish international has long been a dream target for Los Blancos, and the changing landscape in Manchester has finally opened a door that previously seemed permanently bolted shut.
Manchester City are reportedly preparing for life after Pep Guardiola, but a former Liverpool star, Jermaine Pennant, believes the legendary coach should stay in the Northwest by making a move to Anfield. With current Liverpool boss Arne Slot under increasing pressure on Merseyside, the prospect of a sensational cross-rivalry appointment has been mooted.
Pep Guardiola will reportedly leave at the end of the season, and according to those same reports, he will be replaced by Enzo Marseca. GOAL writers debate where Guardiola's legacy lies in English football.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has revealed that a final decision regarding his long-term future at the Etihad Stadium will be made at the end of the season. Following City's failure to reclaim the Premier League title after a decisive draw handed Arsenal the crown, the legendary manager remains coy about his next steps but insists he is still the happiest man on the planet to be managing the club.
Despite the best efforts of Erling Haaland, Manchester City gifted the Premier League title to Arsenal by drawing 1-1 at Bournemouth on Tuesday. The visitors had arrived at the Vitality Stadium hoping to close the gap to the Gunners to just two points ahead of Sunday's final round of fixtures and, thus, give Pep Guardiola a shot at lifting the trophy for a seventh time before stepping down as manager.
Manchester City have moved swiftly to secure their future by offering a three-year contract to Enzo Maresca to succeed the departing Pep Guardiola. The Italian coach, who left Chelsea earlier this year, is now set for a sensational return to the Etihad Stadium, although this appointment means Chelsea are set to receive a significant compensation fee.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has reportedly been left furious after news of his impending summer departure was leaked prematurely. The Spanish tactician, who has guided the club through a trophy-laden decade, felt compelled to address his squad directly during an unexpected late-night group call to confirm the bombshell news ahead of a crucial fixture.
Pep Guardiola is set to bring his legendary tenure at Manchester City to an end this summer, with the Catalan coach expected to step down after the final game of the Premier League season. Having lead the club to unprecedented success, the 55-year-old will depart following the title decider against Aston Villa on Sunday.
Pep Guardiola has left Manchester City supporters sweating on his future after a cryptic post-match exchange at Wembley, but a body language expert believes the Catalan is far from finished at the Etihad. Despite dodging questions regarding his long-term plans, the signs suggest a newfound passion rather than a looming departure.
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has hailed Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola as the "greatest" coaching mind in the game. The Spaniard also praised the work of Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta and Paris Saint-Germain's Luis Enrique as he reflected on the elite level of management currently on display across Europe's top leagues.
Pep Guardiola has once again fuelled speculation regarding his Manchester City tenure after refusing to discuss his future following a 1-0 FA Cup final victory over Chelsea. Despite securing his 20th trophy in English football and keeping City's hopes of a domestic treble alive, the Spaniard maintained his "silent operator" approach when asked if this decade-long stint at the Etihad is nearing its conclusion.
Pep Guardiola has revealed that his Manchester City squad will be denied even a single beer to celebrate their FA Cup triumph. Despite clinching their second trophy of the season by beating Chelsea at Wembley, the manager is demanding total focus as the Premier League title race enters its final, decisive week.