A decision from Pep Guardiola may arrive in the coming weeks

Pep Guardiola is in the final season of his contract with Manchester City. That is arguably the worst-kept secret in football. What the City manager decides to do has the potential to shape how the world champions plan for the future. Now a new report indicates that a decision from Guardiola over what comes next may arrive in the coming weeks.

Sam Lee, David Ornstein, Dan Sheldon and Pol Ballús have reported for the Athletic that a decision from Pep Guardiola over his future may arrive in the coming weeks. Their report adds that the possibility of Guardiola signing a one-year contract extension with Manchester City is in play. Furthermore, the report from the Athletic indicates that if Guardiola doesn’t intend to sign a new deal with the world champions he will let them know as soon as possible. This would give City time to find a new manager as per the Athletics report.

It does appear that a decision from Pep Guardiola over his future is coming.

There has never appeared to be any pushing from Manchester City to force Pep Guardiola to decide on his future. That shows the level of respect between Manchester City and their manager. It is clear, based on the Athletics report, that the respect goes both ways. What the report from the Athletic further indicates is that the respect between both parties will play a part in Pep Guardiola’s decision over his future.

A decision from Pep Guardiola that arrives in the coming weeks is the best move for both parties. If Guardiola decides to extend his contract then he and City can move on relatively quickly. It will be business as usual for them both. But if Guardiola decides to call on his City career the world champions will need time to find a suitable replacement for their manager. The new report from the Athletic suggests that Pep Guardiola shares that thinking. That is the best scenario for both Guardiola and Manchester City.

It does appear that a decision from Pep Guardiola over his future may arrive in the coming weeks. Now attention shifts to whether or not Guardiola will extend his stay at Manchester City or call time on his trophy-laden spell at the world champions.