Pep Guardiola will wait until the end of the season before deciding whether he will remain in charge of Manchester City beyond the current campaign.
The City manager still has one year remaining on his contract after this season.
Despite ongoing speculation surrounding his future, Guardiola has not yet made a final decision.
The 55-year-old intends to assess the club’s situation and his own feelings about the role before deciding whether to continue.
Guardiola is expected to review the situation in May, once the season concludes.
The manager wants to evaluate City’s progress and reflect on the campaign before determining his next step.
City officials are understood to be comfortable with Guardiola making a decision in his own time.
The relationship between the manager and the club hierarchy remains strong. Club executives believe Guardiola has earned the right to decide his future without pressure.
Manchester City are still competing for silverware during the final weeks of the campaign. The team recently won the League Cup after defeating Arsenal in the final.
They also remain in the race for the Premier League title. City are currently attempting to close the gap on league leaders Arsenal with several matches remaining.
Guardiola’s side are through to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup. They will face Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium this weekend.
The Premier League season will conclude when City host Aston Villa on May 24.
Guardiola joined City in 2016 and is approaching a decade in charge of the club. He has overseen the most successful era in the club’s history.
City’s leadership are already preparing contingency plans if Guardiola decides to leave. Director of football Hugo Viana is responsible for overseeing those preparations.
Several potential candidates have been discussed internally. Former City assistant Enzo Maresca is among the names linked with the role.
Former City captain Vincent Kompany is another potential option. Xabi Alonso could also be a contender.
Despite the speculation, Guardiola’s current focus remains firmly on Manchester City’s remaining fixtures.
The manager has always reviewed his position at the end of each season throughout his career.
He followed the same approach during his time at Barcelona and Bayern Munich.
