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Deniran-Alleyne, T. (2026, October 3). Pep Guardiola's next move 'revealed' after breaking silence over Man City verdict. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/pep-guardiola-man-city-return-b1299393.html
Deniran-Alleyne, Tashan. “Pep Guardiola's next move 'revealed' after breaking silence over Man City verdict.” Evening Standard, 3 Oct. 2026, https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/pep-guardiola-man-city-return-b1299393.html.
Deniran-Alleyne, Tashan. “Pep Guardiola's next move 'revealed' after breaking silence over Man City verdict.” Evening Standard, October 3, 2026. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/pep-guardiola-man-city-return-b1299393.html.
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Pep Guardiola, who stepped down from Manchester City at the end of last season, has remained largely silent about the club's recent financial scandal. Despite overlapping with the period when City breached financial regulations, there is no indication that Guardiola was aware of any misconduct during his tenure. He turned down an offer to coach the Italian national team and stayed away from the Etihad Stadium while new manager Enzo Maresca worked on rebuilding the team.
Guardiola expressed support for the club, stating, "I am, always have been, always will be behind my club... we will get through this together." Reports suggest that Guardiola wants to 'be with his people' during these challenging times. It is uncertain if Manchester City plans any special event for Guardiola's first return to the Etihad Stadium since leaving, expected to occur in what would have been the final game of the 2025/26 season.
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