Pep Guardiola’s future at Manchester City has been cast into uncertainty following reports that Txiki Begiristain, the club’s influential sporting director, is set to leave at the end of the season.
Pep Guardiola’s Future in Doubt with Key Ally Begiristain Ready to Leave City
Begiristain, a long-time confidant and key ally of Guardiola, has been pivotal to City’s success since his arrival in 2012, guiding the club’s transfer strategy and playing a major role in Guardiola’s own recruitment as manager in 2016.
With Begiristain’s exit looming, speculation has grown around whether Guardiola will stay beyond the current season. His contract expires next summer, and the close working relationship he shares with Begiristain could be a decisive factor in his decision-making process.
The two share daily strategy discussions, often starting their mornings together over breakfast, shaping the future of the club both on and off the pitch.
Guardiola has not yet committed to an extension, and while he has spoken fondly of his time at Manchester City, Begiristain’s departure could disrupt the balance that has been so critical to their shared success.
City fans are anxious for clarity, but Guardiola remains coy about his plans. When asked about his future, the 53-year-old expressed his deep connection with the club but offered little indication of whether he will extend his stay.
“What will happen, will happen,” he said in a recent press conference, leaving the door open to multiple possibilities.
With Begiristain’s imminent exit and the potential for sweeping changes at the Etihad, Guardiola’s future remains uncertain, and the club may soon face a new chapter without the iconic duo that has shaped their dominance.