Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester City this summer, claims Matthias Sammer
Former Bayern Munich sporting director Matthias Sammer believes Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester City this summer, despite the manager holding a contract until 2027.
Sammer, who worked alongside the Catalan coach in Germany, has expressed concerns over the manager’s current demeanour.
“I think I understood him quite well with his facial expressions, his gestures, his eyes, and his way of speaking,” Sammer told Sky Germany.
“My gut feeling tells me something’s wrong when I look at his face.”
Taking a break from football
The German football executive suggested that his former colleague should consider stepping away from the dugout to rediscover his passion for the sport.
The former Barcelona boss has previously acknowledged his desire to take a hiatus once his tenure in Manchester concludes.
Speaking earlier this season, he confirmed that a sabbatical is a definitive part of his long-term career plan.
“I know that after this stage with City I’m going to stop, that’s for sure, it’s decided, more than decided,” he stated.
The decorated tactician admitted he does not know how long his eventual break will last, playfully suggesting he wants to simply “stop and watch the cows go by”.
Adding to the trophy cabinet
If the current campaign proves to be his final season in England, he has already ensured he will depart with additional silverware.
The reigning English champions recently defeated Arsenal to secure the Carabao Cup, providing a significant boost during a demanding domestic schedule.
They also remain active in the FA Cup, setting up a highly anticipated clash against Liverpool.
However, their hopes of retaining the Premier League trophy appear increasingly slim, as they currently trail league leaders Arsenal by nine points with only eight matches remaining.
