Football Managers and Future Moves: Guardiola’s Next Step and Club Reactions
Arjun Pillai May 20, 2026 06:37 PM

Pep Guardiola is reportedly set to step down as Manchester City manager at the conclusion of the current season, sparking widespread speculation about his next destination.

Manchester City are already believed to have identified Guardiola’s potential successor as they gear up for a new chapter in their history.

Sources suggest that Guardiola’s departure had been in motion since a key executive within the club confirmed his own resignation, indicating that the transition has been carefully planned.

Meanwhile, Liverpool manager Arne Slot is facing mounting pressure at Anfield as results have failed to meet expectations in recent weeks.

At Chelsea, the club’s history of interim managers is well-known, though very few caretakers have managed to secure major trophies during their brief stints at the helm.

Over at Manchester United, the board is reportedly preparing to offer interim manager Michael Carrick a formal contract, signalling their confidence in his leadership following a series of promising performances.

A recently leaked video has further fuelled rumours surrounding Guardiola’s future at the Etihad Stadium, with fans and pundits alike debating his possible next move.

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