Has Pep Guardiola dropped a clue about his future plans? | OneFootball

The topic of Pep Guardiola and what the future may hold for Manchester City’s manager is arguably the biggest topic surrounding the world champions. Guardiola has been the man behind Manchester City’s recent era of dominance in English football. He has also taken the club to new heights during his time as manager. The speculation about his future will continue to dominate headlines until it is resolved. But speaking before his team takes on Sporting Lisbon has Pep Guardiola dropped a hint about his future plans?

The City manager was asked during his pre-game press conference ahead of City’s clash with Sporting if he had spoken to incoming Manchester City director of football Hugo Viana. Pep Guardiola revealed that Viana had spoken to Txiki Begiristain and Ferran Soriano. He added he was looking forward to talking to Viana in the coming months. Guardiola explained: “I’m looking forward to speaking with him this season, but I think he’s in touch with Ferran Soriano, with Txiki [Begiristain] a lot, and hopefully maybe in the next month or weeks we’ll be in touch.”

The hope is that Pep Guardiola and Hugo Viana will be working together for next season and beyond. As it stands the only way that can happen is if Guardiola signs a new deal with Manchester City. Guardiola’s answer yesterday may provide a clue about his future plans. If he is to speak to Viana and start planning for the future that may indicate that Guardiola could intend to stay on as City manager.

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Of course Guardiola may want to do his due diligence before he makes a decision on his future. Speaking to Viana would allow him to assess his options before he decides what the future may hold. That scenario is also in play.

Pep Guardiola’s decision on his future will be known in due time. The hope of everyone associated with Manchester City is that he will be working with Hugo Viana in the future. That would be the dream scenario as the world champions embark on a new era. Perhaps Pep Guardiola yesterday dropped a clue about his future plans, perhaps he didn’t. It is hoped that he has but that remains to be seen.