Coach Pep Guardiola has been advised by one of his closest associates to leave Manchester City to look for a new project.

Since joining Manchester City in 2016, Guardiola has brought home 18 major titles, including 6 Premier League titles, 2 FA Cups, 4 League Cups and especially the 2023 Champions League, helping City complete a historic treble. The Spanish strategist still has a contract until 2027,

but according to many close people, he could soon close the most brilliant era in the club’s history. Speaking to SPORT (Spain), Carles Planchart – who worked with Guardiola at Barcelona, ​​Bayern Munich and Manchester City as a performance analyst – said his close friend should find a new challenge after nearly 10 years with City. “It is a personal decision, but in my opinion, a project should last for about five or six years. After that, everything needs to be reinvented. As a friend, I would advise Pep to find a new project ,

because he still has a lot ahead of him,” Planchart shared. Guardiola has previously revealed his desire to lead a national team to the World Cup before he retires from coaching. However, returning to Barcelona – where he built one of the greatest teams in history – is something he has firmly ruled out. In an interview with GQ in July, Guardiola said emphatically: “It’s over. It was a beautiful time, but it’s gone forever.” Guardiola is still helping Manchester City maintain their high form . After the international break, City will face Everton in the Premier League on October 18, before visiting Villarreal in the Champions League.