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Will Pep Guardiola leave Man City? The effect of director & close ally Txiki Begiristain's exit on revered manager's future - revealed

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<p>According to reports, Begiristain's exit has been on the horizon for some time, particularly after City's historic treble-winning 2022-23 season. However, the decision to part ways<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-city-director-of-football-txiki-begiristain-pep-guardiola-future/blt23d6b15d1803b43c#csda6f21594b1108da" target="_blank"> was finalised over the summer, </a>giving City ample time to consider a replacement for the man who played a pivotal role in shaping their recruitment strategy. City have already zeroed in on Begiristain's successor, with Sporting CP director of football <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ex-newcastle-flop-hugo-viana-surprise-favourite-candidate-replace-txiki-begiristain-man-city-director-of-football/blt1f285354790808d1" target="_blank">Hugo Viana emerging as the favourite to take over.</a></p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>However, according to <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1844081823388987546" target="_blank"><em>Fabrizio Romano</em></a><em>, </em>the departure of Begiristain - who is close with the manager - will not affect Guardiola's future at the club as the board remains eager for the Spaniard to extend his tenure as head coach beyond 2025. Ultimately, the final decision lies with Guardiola, but the club's hierarchy will give their all to convince the manager to stay at the Etihad.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>According to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5828979/2024/10/08/txiki-begiristain-man-city-guardiola-future/" target="_blank"><em>The Athletic</em></a>, Guardiola is in Abu Dhabi, which is City's owner's headquarters, and the location where he has historically been convinced to sign contract extensions. While his visit may raise speculation about his future, it is said to be related to routine commercial obligations rather than negotiations over his contract.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Prior to their Premier League fixture against Fulham, a large banner with the message "Pep Guardiola volem que et quedis" – translating to "we want you to stay" in Catalan – was unfurled at the Etihad. This public display of affection highlights how much Guardiola means to the City faithful, who are desperate for the manager to remain at the helm. He will next lead the troops on October 20 against Wolves, where City will continue their quest for a historic fifth-consecutive title.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR GUARDIOLA?

Will Pep Guardiola leave Man City? The effect of director & close ally Txiki Begiristain's exit on revered manager's future - revealed | Goal.com

Pep Guardiola&apos;s Manchester City future has been clarified after the departure of sporting director Txiki Begiristain.

Will Pep Guardiola leave Man City? The effect of director &amp; close ally Txiki Begiristain&apos;s exit on revered manager&apos;s future - revealed