The uncertainty about Pep Guardiola’s contract
Pep Guardiola will end his contract with Manchester City in 2025, which has generated uncertainty about his continuity in the team after that date. Currently, we are in what could be his last season as coach of the citizen team. Given this situation, sports director Txiki Bergiristain is working on forming a squad that will allow the Santpedor coach to say goodbye by winning the greatest number of titles possible in the event of not renewing and extending his contract.
Joshua Kimmich is closing in on Manchester City
After Germany’s elimination from the Euro Cup, Joshua Kimmich’s future seems to be closer to being resolved. According to the newspaper DonBalón, the German player will leave Bayern Munich this summer and his destination would be Manchester City, a team led by Pep Guardiola. Although Barça and Real Madrid also showed interest in signing the player, Kimmich would have chosen the English team.
It is important to note that Kimmich ends his contract in 2025, so Bayern will have to negotiate his sale this summer if they do not want him to leave for free next year. So far, there has been no rush on the part of the player and his representatives to renew his contract with the Bavarian club.
Barça’s interest and financial obstacles
FC Barcelona has shown great interest in signing Kimmich, but faces financial problems to balance its financial fair play for next season. In addition, the club has the signing of Nico Williams as a priority. Therefore, unless significant sales occur, Barça is ruled out of the equation.
In summary, Manchester City is working on forming a competitive squad for Pep Guardiola’s possible last season as the team’s coach. The arrival of Joshua Kimmich would be a great reinforcement for the English team, although Bayern Munich will have to negotiate his sale this summer. For its part, FC Barcelona has shown interest in the player, but faces financial obstacles and has other priorities in the transfer market.
