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May 16, 2026
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Pep Guardiola Denies Leaving Manchester City Before Contract Ends

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has dismissed speculation about leaving the club before his contract ends in 2027, calling his decade-long tenure 'fucking fun'.

Guardiola's Commitment to Manchester City

Pep Guardiola has described his ­decade managing Manchester City as 'fucking fun', and suggested Saturday's FA Cup final against Chelsea might not be the last time he leads the team out at Wembley.

The Contract Situation

While Guardiola's contract expires in summer 2027, there is increasing expectation that he will depart the club in the close season. Saturday's final will be City's 24th cup appearance at the national stadium under the Spaniard, with Guardiola aiming to claim the 17th major trophy of his 10 years in charge.

Guardiola's Reaction to Speculation

It was put to Guardiola that this number of honours is the mark of his greatness. When answering, he referred to City's two Community Shield victories and jokingly flexed his right biceps. 'Yeah. Of course, 19 titles in 10 years is not bad,' he said. Guardiola was then asked if his success at City is taken for granted by some people. 'They don't need to wait when I'm leaving, they know I've been fun. I've been fucking fun. So, 19 titles, fighting for 20 in 10 years, it's not bad, honestly.'

Future Plans

Guardiola was asked if the visit to Wembley will be tinged with sadness given it could be a last there if he indeed leaves next month. 'No way. No way. I have a one year [left on my] contract,' he said. 'I'm so disappointed that they don't make a stand for Pep [at Wembley], the number of times I've been there – at least a lounge or a box. Maybe I go 24 more times.