Guardiola has since responded to these rumors, citing the length of his contract as evidence that he intends to stay.

When asked if he would remain at Manchester City, Guardiola replied, "Yeah, I'm here, I have a contract." The interviewer then asked, "next season?"

Guardiola responded with a chuckle, "Oh my god! The people have asked me a question for a long time, I know the answer, you should know the answer. You know I'm here, I'm here at the end of the Premier League season. So that's good."

Enzo Maresca has been mentioned as a potential successor to Guardiola, but it appears that he will be staying on at Manchester City until at least 2027.