Manchester City would like to receive a decision from Pep Guardiola on his future with the club by Christmas. Guardiola is entering the final season of his contract with City.
City would like Guardiola to extend, but he is leaning toward leaving after the expanded FIFA Club World Cup in the summer of 2025.
City want as much time as possible to come up with a succession plan if Guardiola leaves. Both Bayern Munich and Barcelona struggled to find new managers this year despite early announced exits from Thomas Tuchel and Xavi.
Guardiola is unlikely to take another job in club management, but he does have interest in a national team.
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