Guardiola admits he has no plan after leaving Manchester City

Pep Guardiola confirmed he has no idea what his next move will be after departing Manchester City, marking his first public comments since the 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa that ended his ten-year tenure. Speaking at the inaugural Cruyff Foundation event, the 55‑year‑old described his City spell as “really good, really fun” and “an incredible experience,” adding that he could not have imagined staying ten years.

Guardiola reiterated that he intends to take a year‑long sabbatical, with insiders suggesting a return to club management is unlikely, but he offered no concrete plans for the future. When pressed about potential roles, he replied, “I don’t even know myself,” leaving speculation about a possible appointment with the Spain national team unconfirmed.

The manager’s farewell weeks emphasized stepping away when passion fades, a sentiment he reiterated in Saturday’s remarks. City’s hierarchy is already moving forward, with Enzo Maresca expected to be appointed as the new head coach, and chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak assuring fans that the club remains “far from peaked.”

Guardiola’s departure marks the end of an era that delivered multiple Premier League titles and a Champions League trophy, and his uncertainty adds intrigue to the upcoming managerial market. The Catalan’s candid admission underscores the lack of a clear direction for one of football’s most celebrated tacticians, leaving supporters and pundits alike to wonder what the next chapter will hold.