Shock: Guardiola Threatens to Resign

Pep Guardiola is considering his future at Manchester City after a disappointing season.

Manchester City currently sits fourth in the Premier League after 25 matches, far from expectations for a team that has won the league title in the past four attempts. They are 17 points behind league leaders Liverpool with only 13 rounds remaining.

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Champions League Disappointment

Hopes of clinching the Premier League title this season are minimal. There are even doubts about the club’s ability to secure a Champions League spot for next season, following a playoff-round elimination by Real Madrid.

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Potential Replacement Identified

Reports on Thursday indicated that Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola could replace Guardiola if he leaves. El Chiringuito journalist Josep Pedrerol suggests that this decision might be imminent.

– Guardiola wasn’t thinking about Manchester City last summer; his focus was solely on the England national team. The contract extension was forced—he signed because it was the only option he had. He wants to leave Manchester, Pedrerol stated.

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Failed Transition and Injury Woes

Many believe a failed generational transition and the long-term injury to Ballon d’Or winner Rodri have significantly contributed to City’s struggles this season.