At the start of the preseason, Guardiola confirms his departure from City and chooses a new team

Manchester City returned this week to work and start their preseason. Their first friendly match will be against the Japanese club, Yokohama Mariners. The club wants to prepare well to win several championships like last season. Guardiola is ready for this new challenge.

In this transfer market, the team suffered the departure of Ilkay Gundogan, the midfielder accepted an offer from FC Barcelona. While Kyle Walker, Riyad Mahrez and Aymeric Laporte are close to accepting offers from other clubs. Manchester City will have several casualties for the following season.

Pep Guardiola gave an interview to Radio Catalunya during his vacation and mentioned that he wants to fulfill his contract with Manchester City until the 2025 season, after this date he does not plan to renew with the club.

“I will not be City's Ferguson. Being 25-28 years old, no." Guardiola said in the interview. These words confirm that Pep only intends to fulfill his contract with Manchester City until the 2025 season and seeks a new challenge in his career.

Pep Guardiola's new challenge

ESPN reported that Guardiola plans to work with the Spanish National Team, in addition to the fact that he could return to FC Barcelona and be Xavi's successor at the club. Pep is considered the best coach in the world and will have several offers.