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<p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><script type="application/json" data-placement="footballco-bet-betsense">{"type":"footballco-bet-betsense","data":{}}</script><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_d6e1e5da-7d9a-43d5-97e1-f4350a3cd7e3"}}</script><ul><li>Man City set Christmas deadline for Pep</li><li>Manager's current contract expires next summer</li><li>Club want to sign a suitable replacement if Pep decides to leave</li></ul>

Pep Guardiola contract deadline? When Man City want decision made by – with six-time Premier League title winner into final year of current deal

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<p>The Catalan manager's current contract with the Cityzens expires in the summer of 2025, and he is yet to put pen to paper on a new deal. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/pep-guardiola-biographer-reveals-why-man-city-boss-could-leave-club-explains-how-he-changed-during-etihad-spell/bltf564830c9327fba6#cs156eba6353215faf" target="_blank">His biographer, <span>Marti Perarnau,</span> recently pointed out two reasons</a> why Guardiola could quit the club, however, he did not specify if the manager would leave at the end of the 2024-25 campaign.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Now <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11679/13196861/pep-guardiolas-defining-year-man-city-preparing-for-title-defence-and-planning-transfers-despite-looming-court-case" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a> reports that the English champions will set a deadline for the manager to make up his mind. They will reportedly request that Guardiola informs the club of his decision by Christmas so that City can look for a suitable replacement for the former Barcelona coach, in the case decides against signing a new deal. The Manchester club have grown leaps and bounds under the 53-year-old's tutelage in the last eight years and therefore want to find a proven successor for the legendary coach so that their transition can happen smoothly in the post-Guardiola era.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Earlier this summer, the City boss had hinted that he could leave the club soon as he clearly stated that he was <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/i-am-closer-to-leaving-than-staying-pep-guardiola-gives-honest-update-on-his-man-city-future-after-landing-sixth-premier-league-title/blt3490417dc0824335#cs92b6dffd1d7ebf18" target="_blank">closer to leaving Etihad</a> than staying. However, a final decision on his future has not been communicated.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>The reigning champions kicked off the new season last weekend as they beat Manchester United to win the Community Shield. On Sunday, they will begin their 2024-25 Premier League journey against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESTER CITY?

Pep Guardiola contract deadline? When Man City want decision made by – with six-time Premier League title winner into final year of current deal | Goal.com US

Manchester City have reportedly set a deadline for Pep Guardiola to make a decision about his future at the Etihad Stadium.