Pep Guardiola in no rush over future as Man City wait on decision

[p]Despite having one year remaining on his contract from this summer, there is uncertainty about what happens next.[/p][p]And [i][b]Flashscore[/b][/i] sources are suggesting that no firm commitment is imminent. [/p][p][b][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/guardiola-pep/hxNijWrJ/"]Guardiola[/a] is not expected to announce if he is staying or leaving until the campaign concludes. [/b][/p][p]Those close to the situation indicate that it seems even the [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/manchester-city/Wtn9Stg0/"]City[/a] manager himself does not yet know what he will do, with a final call likely to come in May.[/p][embed guid="35eb7fec-5a03-483a-a1fd-ae421dca3268" url="https://x.com/DeadlineDayLive/status/2040679327591985401" social-type="twitter" /][p]The uncertainty comes at a fascinating moment in City’s season.[/p][p]One month ago, there seemed to be a genuine possibility they could finish without major silverware. Instead, momentum has swung dramatically. [/p][p]Victory over Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final, followed by an emphatic FA Cup quarter-final win against Liverpool, has transformed the outlook.[/p][embed guid="45561885-bb9a-4c17-bbfe-95641c140d8c" url="https://x.com/ManCity/status/2040455603605094847" social-type="twitter" /][p]In the Premier League, City remain nine points behind Arsenal with eight games to play, though they do have a game in hand. [/p][p]While the title is still Arsenal’s to lose, the shift in momentum has increased pressure on the leaders.[/p][p][b]A domestic treble is a possibility for City - and would represent a natural high point should Guardiola choose to step away. [/b][/p][p]However, sources stress that his decision will not be influenced by external pressure, nor rushed by anyone inside the club.[/p][p]City’s hierarchy are understood to be fully aligned with Guardiola and will not push for a decision unless he volunteers one. [/p][p]Their relations remain strong, allowing the manager the space to assess his future once the season’s outcome is clear.[/p][p][b]Guardiola has always intended to leave City in a strong position when he leaves.[/b][/p][p]In the background, contingency planning has begun - with Enzo Maresca, Xabi Alonso and Vincent Kompany among the leading candidates should a change be required.[/p][image alt="Dean Jones" id="0f685dd0-10a2-43d8-9966-361f00f7203c" credit-line="Flashscore" guid="505be1e3-4db5-4413-a040-f32475060227" original-width="1200" original-height="380" /]