Pep Guardiola Addresses Manchester City Exit Rumours: "From My Experience, It Has Negative Consequences"

Reports of the Spaniard's potential departure from the City dugout have been circulating in various British media outlets recently. "From my experience, when you announce anything during a competition, it has negative consequences. The first person I need to speak to is my chairman. We will decide when the season ends; we'll sit down and talk," Guardiola stated after Tuesday's 1-1 draw at Bournemouth, a result that secured the title for Arsenal.

The 55-year-old coach arrived in Manchester in 2016 and has since led the club to 20 trophies, including six league titles, the Champions League, and three FA Cups. His current contract with the club runs until next summer.

"I still have a year left on my contract. It's different. I won't say anything now because I need to speak with the chairman, the players, the coaching staff. When we're playing for the FA Cup and the Premier League, the only thing I'm fully focused on is trying to lead the team to the top," Guardiola added, according to AFP.

According to media reports, former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca, who was previously part of Guardiola's coaching staff, is tipped to replace him. The Citizens are set to face Aston Villa in the FA Cup final on Sunday.