Speculation is growing about the future of coach Pep Guardiola with Manchester City, amid widespread discussions in football circles about the possibility of his departure at the end of the current season, even though his contract runs until the summer of 2027.

According to a report by BBC Sport, the club's management has not yet made a final decision, but there is a growing sense that the era of the Spanish coach is nearing its end, with anticipation for a decisive decision in the coming weeks.

Reports mentioned that City's management has already started planning for the post-Guardiola era, with Enzo Maresca emerging as one of the top candidates to succeed him, especially after performing well with Chelsea and his previous familiarity with the club's atmosphere, having worked on Guardiola's coaching staff. Other names like Vincent Kompany, Xabi Alonso, and Cesc Fabregas have also been mentioned as potential options.

On the other hand, Manchester City's management emphasizes that the club's project is no longer entirely dependent on Guardiola's stay, which was clearly evident during the recent transfer market with the signing of Antoine Semenyo and Marc Guehi, despite the players being aware that the Spanish coach might leave soon. The management believes that the strength of the sports project, financial stability, and the assurance of continuous competition for major titles remain sufficient attractions to draw stars even amidst the current uncertainty.

At the management level, Khaldoon Al Mubarak continues to directly oversee crucial decisions within the club, in collaboration with sporting director Hugo Viana, who is leading the team's rebuilding process following the departure of several prominent names such as Kevin De Bruyne, Ederson, and Kyle Walker. It seems the club is gearing up for a busy summer of changes, in an attempt to ensure continued domestic and European dominance even after the end of the Guardiola era.