Pep Guardiola is expected to make a decision over his Manchester City future before the end of 2024.
The former Barcelona boss kicked off their EPL title defence with a 2-0 win at Chelsea but his long-term future in Manchester remains uncertain.
Guardiola's current contract at the Etihad Stadium expires at the end of the season with the former Barcelona boss openminded over his plans at the end of his ninth season in charge.
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The club are determined to secure a renewal from Guardiola, after winning six EPL titles and one UEFA Champions League crown, but the 53-year-old could be tempted by a new challenge.
With City fans waiting nervously for an update, the latest reports from Sky Sports claims a call will be made by Christmas/the end of 2024, as the club set a deadline over the saga.
Despite Guardiola's enduring importance to City, the club's ownership want to keep a handle on the situation, if they need to begin the process of replacing him in 2025.
The crucial factor in Guardiola's decision is expected to centre on a decision over 115 charges of alleged financial rule breaches levelled at City by the Premier League with the potential for a decision on the case at the start of 2025.
