Is Pep Guardiola leaving Man City? Farewell preparation video going viral on social media
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Pep Guardiola has a contract with City until 2027.
Follow-up reports have confirmed something different about a video that surfaced from inside the Etihad Stadium and appeared to show some kind of goodbye film being shot on the field.
Just hours after Manchester City’s clinical and pivotal 3-0 victory over Crystal Palace to stay within striking distance of Arsenal at the top of the Premier League, the video appeared on Thursday afternoon.
Many feared that preparations for a farewell video and content related to an exit announcement were underway. It was because Pep Guardiola seemed to have entered a period of introspection regarding his time at the club.
Farewell video goes viral on social media from Etihad Stadium
But according to journalist Ben Jacobs, the video will be a part of Bernardo Silva’s goodbye from Manchester City following the Portugal international’s nine years and winning 18 trophies at the club.
Regarding Pep Guardiola’s future, the same report confirms that the Spanish manager could still leave this summer. This is even though Manchester City continue to suggest that his contract will expire in the summer of 2027.
For a player who, in the opinion of head coach Pep Guardiola, has been Manchester City’s most unselfish and adaptable servant, Bernardo Silva’s exit will signal the end of an era.
The Portuguese midfielder has been the team’s midfield engine since joining from AS Monaco in the summer of 2017. His collection of 18 trophies reflects the club’s ascent to prominence in English football.
A layer of bittersweet feeling is added to the ongoing title challenge and quest of a domestic double by the realisation that Bernardo Silva is approaching his final weeks in Sky Blue. Silva is probably headed for a move to FC Barcelona or to a club in the Italian league Serie A.
Is Pep Guardiola leaving Man City?
No, it was not him in that viral video. It was a part of the shooting for Bernardo Silva’s farewell video.
When is Guardiola’s City contract expiring?
In 2027 June.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.