Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Guardiola Extends Stay at Man City through 2026-27

6/4/2026

37 4

Summary

Guardiola Stays

Pep Guardiola announced on 22 May 2026 that he will stay Manchester City manager for 2026-27.
He met chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak after the FA Cup draw in Bournemouth on 19 May 2026.
Al Mubarak said Guardiola is “more than just the manager,” acts as his informal psychiatrist, and staying was natural.
He signed extensions in 2018, 2020, 2022 and 2024, though neither he nor Al Mubarak expected a stay beyond four or five years.

Summary

Maresca Named Manager

Enzo Maresca will become Manchester City manager after leaving Chelsea.
John Stones and Bernardo Silva are set to exit on free transfers this window.
An open-top bus parade celebrated the men’s FA Cup and League Cup wins and the women’s WSL title.
Al Mubarak claimed Pep Guardiola changed English football with a new tactical style.
Negotiations with Chelsea on compensation for Maresca’s release are underway.

History

Historical Context

During the 1998-99 season, Manchester United, led by Alex Ferguson, captured the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League, becoming the first English club to achieve a treble. A 33-match unbeaten run began on 26 December, and the season climaxed with a 2-1 Champions League win over Bayern Munich on 26 May 1999, after which Ferguson was knighted on 12 June 1999.

1 of 3

Guardiola Stays

Pep Guardiola announced on 22 May 2026 that he will stay Manchester City manager for 2026-27.
He met chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak after the FA Cup draw in Bournemouth on 19 May 2026.
Al Mubarak said Guardiola is “more than just the manager,” acts as his informal psychiatrist, and staying was natural.
He signed extensions in 2018, 2020, 2022 and 2024, though neither he nor Al Mubarak expected a stay beyond four or five years.

1 / 3