Pep Guardiola: Part of me will leave Man City when Txiki Begiristain goes

Pep Guardiola has expressed that with the upcoming departure of sporting director Txiki Begiristain at the end of the season, part of him will also leave Manchester City. Having coached the team for eight years, during which he won six Premier League titles and a Champions League title, Guardiola acknowledges the significant impact Begiristain has had on his career. Guardiola has not yet made any definitive decisions regarding his future and has not ruled out an interest in coaching at the international level. Speculation over his future intensified following Begiristain’s announcement of his retirement, as both have a long-standing partnership dating back to their time at Barcelona. Guardiola emphasized that he is under no pressure from the club to decide his future quickly. He remains focused on maintaining stability within the club while he deliberates. He firmly stated that if his decision turns problematic for the club, he would act swiftly. His uncertainty about the future has left room for speculation regarding potential roles with national teams, particularly the England job, which was recently filled by Thomas Tuchel. As he prepares his team for their next Premier League match against Wolves, Guardiola commented on the challenges of the game ahead, indicating respect for Wolves despite their lower points tally this season. This upcoming match adds to the intensity of the decisions and changes surrounding Manchester City as they navigate the transition period under Guardiola’s leadership. The future for both Guardiola and City remains uncertain amid these discussions on management and structural changes within the club.