Man City are looking to re-sign Guardiola.

"City owner Mansour is leading a massive charm offensive to keep Pep at the Etihad," the Mirror reported on May 17 (KST).

"Guardiola is expected to step down as Manchester City manager next summer," reported Jack Gohun of the Daily Mail on May 27 (KST). Guardiola has lifted 15 major trophies since his arrival at City eight years ago, including the Champions League and six of the last seven Premier League titles.

However, he has just 12 months left on his current contract and the club's hierarchy are reportedly concerned that the ninth year will be his last. While there has been no official indication that he will leave, many in the industry and within the club have openly discussed his imminent departure in recent months, according to the media.

Guardiola, who was appointed in 2016, will be out of contract after nine years if he decides to leave City next 토토사이트 summer. Guardiola is understood to be considering leaving the club after the conclusion of the revamped 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

City want Guardiola to stay at the club and add a sixth Premier League title to his collection, but ESPN reports that the club wants to know about his decision by Christmas.

Now City will do anything to keep Guardiola. According to the media, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi invited him to his home during the week. Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak promised to do everything he could to convince Pep to sign an extension that would keep him in power for more than a decade.

"Pep's decision will not be driven solely by money, but City are preparing to offer him a huge increase from his current salary of £20 million," the outlet said.

As for Guardiola's next move after City, it seems far more likely that he will take charge of the national team than take on another challenge with another club team. While City are courting Guardiola, they are also looking at other managers.

The most likely candidate is Leverkusen boss Alonso, with British outlet Sports Bible reporting that the City hierarchy is actually unanimous that he is the right man for the job, and that he is currently the only candidate in the running to succeed him.