Guardiola Gives Worrying Answer on Man City Future After Winning the EPL

Guardiola Gives Worrying Answer on Man City Future After Winning the EPL

Fred Kennedy
updated at May 21, 2023 at 8:17 PM
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  • Pep Guardiola was coy when asked what the future holds for him at Manchester City ahead of a possible treble
  • The Spaniard, who is understood to be the best-paid manager in the EPL, recently penned a contract renewal
  • Guardiola has enjoyed significant success at the Etihad Stadium, winning an incredible five Premier League titles since his arrival

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has spoken about dumping the club after helping them win the Premier League title.

City retained the Premier League crown under Guardiola on Saturday, May 20, following Arsenal's 1-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest.

Pep Guardiola celebrates with the Premier League trophy following the Premier League match between Manchester City and Everton at Etihad Stadium in 2021. Photo by Michael Regan.
Pep Guardiola celebrates with the Premier League trophy following the Premier League match between Manchester City and Everton at Etihad Stadium in 2021. Photo by Michael Regan.
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According to The Sun, this is Guardiola's fifth top-flight title since he took charge of the Manchester club seven years ago.

The Spaniard still has more trophies to change before the end of the season, with the FA Cup and the Champions League trophies on the horizon.

However, Guardiola would need to help see off rivals Manchester United in the FA Cup final and Serie A giants Inter Milan for a chance to win a historic treble with City.

Should this happen, City will become the first Premier League team to win the treble since 1999, when Man United did it under Sir Alex Ferguson.

Pep hints at quitting Man City

Despite Guardiola's significant success with Man City, it has emerged that the Spaniard could still dump the club.

The former Barcelona boss gave a rather cryptic answer when asked about his future at the Etihad Stadium before Arsenal's defeat handed his side the Premier League title.

Speaking in an interview with Sky Sports, Guardiola was asked if he would quit City if there is nothing left to fight for in terms of trophies.

"First, we have to win it. [Then] you can ask me after and I will tell you how I feel and how I think," he said.
"Of course, if we achieve then I will tell you," he added.

Pep nominated for top award

Sports Brief has also reported that the nominees for Premier League Manager of the Season were announced on Thursday afternoon, May 18, with Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola among the standout names on the shortlist.

The two managers have enjoyed an incredible season in the English top flight, with Guardiola on the cusp of leading Manchester City to his fifth Premier League triumph.

On his part, Arteta has helped Arsenal challenge for the domestic crown.

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