With Pep Guardiola’s current deal at Manchester City set to expire in the summer of 2023, there remains a major question mark surrounding his future.
Speaking ahead of Manchester City’s 1-1 draw with Southampton in January, the Catalan manager said a final decision on his management plans would be taken at the end of the current season.
However, the 51-year-old admitted just last month that he was unsure about his position in the face of the monumental call that many supporters fear in the event of an unfavorable result.
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It’s not the first time the Ajax tactician has been linked with the Manchester City job, as it was reported by The Telegraph in December that the English giants had added the Dutchman’s name to their management. ‘shortlist’.
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Moreover, Athletic’s David Ornstein had also revealed that Pere Guardiola – the Manchester City boss’s brother and agent had partnered with Sports Entertainment Group – the same agency that Erik ten Hag is associated with.
The Daily Mail’s Sami Mokbel had also claimed the 52-year-old had been taking English lessons as he prepares to move to the Premier League next summer.
While Erik ten Hag had already learned the ropes from Pep Guardiola as Bayern Munich reserve team manager, the Manchester City boss’s endorsement of the Dutch coach could be the first step for designate him as the legitimate successor.
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