Pep Guardiola confirms final year on Manchester City contract ahead of FA Cup final

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola stated he has one more year left on his contract despite ongoing retirement speculation.

Wembley milestone ahead Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola prepares for his 24th visit to Wembley Stadium for a domestic cup semi-final or final on Saturday. His team faces Chelsea in the FA Cup final kicking off at 15:00 BST, with the chance to secure a double after winning the Carabao Cup against Arsenal in March. Speculation about Guardiola’s potential departure after a decade in charge has persisted, with similar reports circulating. When asked if Saturday could mark his final Wembley appearance, he firmly responded, "no way." ## Contract status and future plans In a pre-match press conference, Guardiola playfully indicated he has "one more year [on his] contract" before quickly leaving the room as it was the final question. The club has not officially confirmed his immediate future, though reports suggest former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca is a top candidate to replace him. Manchester City prefers to keep Guardiola as long as possible, though uncertainty remains about whether he will complete the final year of his deal. ## Trophy haul and current season Guardiola, who has publicly expressed his love for the club, has guided Manchester City to 19 trophies during his tenure, including six Premier League titles, the Champions League, and two FA Cups. His side is still in contention for a seventh top-flight title this season but trails league leaders Arsenal by two points with two matches remaining. When asked if his tenure defines greatness, he flexed his arm and replied, "Yeah, of course, 19 titles in 10 years is not bad." ## Ambition and legacy Guardiola added, "They know they don’t need to wait until I’m leaving; they know I have been fun. So 19 titles—fight for 20 in 10 years—it’s not bad, honestly." The club has been planning for potential scenarios regarding his future, with ongoing discussions about life without him.