Pep Guardiola could take on a new role at Man City

Pep Guardiola is advised to stay long-term with Manchester City, even taking on a new role, amid rumors that he could leave Etihad after this season.

Manchester City's owners are advised to keep Pep Guardiola for as long as possible, in the context of rumors that the Spanish strategist could leave Etihad at the end of the season.

Pep Guardiola's future at Manchester City is becoming a hot topic as some sources suggest he could part ways with the club after this season, ending a brilliant successful era at Etihad. However, former manager Stuart Pearce believes Manchester City should do everything to keep Pep Guardiola, even potentially offering him a different role in the future.

Pearce believes Manchester City is one of the most stable clubs in the world, both in management and coaching. According to him, replacing Pep Guardiola would be an extremely difficult task, because what Pep Guardiola has built over nearly a decade is a rare foundation for success.

Not only suggesting a successor with a similar style, Pearce also believes that if Pep Guardiola steps down as head coach, the leadership should consider retaining him in a sporting director role. He emphasized that Pep Guardiola's influence extends far beyond tactics, having shaped the identity and winning culture of the entire club.

Pep Guardiola himself has repeatedly stated that he still has a contract and no immediate plans to leave. The Spanish strategist mentioned he has one year remaining and reiterated this message in recent press conferences.

Under Pep Guardiola, Manchester City has won six Premier League titles and consistently competed on all fronts. This season, they are chasing the top spot and still have every chance to compete for the title.

Although the future remains unclear, Manchester City's leadership reportedly has not received any official notice from Pep Guardiola. In this context, the view of keeping him for as long as possible is supported by many legends and fans, as Pep Guardiola's departure would certainly open a completely new and challenging chapter for the blue half of Manchester.