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Guardiola Commits to Manchester City, Eyes Future Potential

3/7/2026

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Pep Guardiola, Manchester City manager, signaled he intends to stay beyond this season.
He said the team will only reach its full potential next season.
City is under contract through 2027 and is undergoing changes, with Guardiola calling the squad "not a complete team" yet.
He criticized scheduling that favors domestic cups over European fixtures, complicating preparations before Newcastle in the FA Cup and a Real Madrid Champions League tie.

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Pep Guardiola, Manchester City manager, signaled he intends to stay beyond this season.
He said the team will only reach its full potential next season.
City is under contract through 2027 and is undergoing changes, with Guardiola calling the squad "not a complete team" yet.
He criticized scheduling that favors domestic cups over European fixtures, complicating preparations before Newcastle in the FA Cup and a Real Madrid Champions League tie.