Pep Guardiola is expected to call time on a spell of unprecedented dominance at Manchester City next summer.

According to DailyMail, The Catalan has 12 months left on a contract that sources believe will be his last at the Etihad Stadium.

City will give Guardiola space to make a final decision on his future – and want the most successful boss in their history to extend his stay after 15 major trophies, including delivering a first Champions League.

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But the club’s hierarchy fear that Guardiola’s ninth year will represent the end. While City stress that there has been no formal indication either way from the 52-year-old, multiple sources within the industry and City have openly discussed the prospect of an impending departure over recent months.

The news will act as a fillip for City’s rivals, who have watched Guardiola mastermind six Premier League titles in seven years and become the first to win four in a row.

City’s succession planning will begin, with Girona’s Michel talked up as a potential candidate after impressing in La Liga. 

Julian Nagelsmann has a contract with Germany until 2026 and Xabi Alonso is highly thought of, while Guardiola himself admires Roberto De Zerbi.

Guardiola has confirmed that he will be back next season but admitted that he is unsure which stars will head for the exit door over the summer.

Ederson is a target for Al-Ittihad, while Kevin De Bruyne – hooked just before the hour of Saturday’s FA Cup final defeat by Manchester United - is also subject of interest from Saudi Arabian clubs.

Bernardo Silva has a £50million release clause. A move for Lucas Paqueta is off after his FA charge. 

City are also watching the situation with Bruno Guimaraes at Newcastle United.

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Source: DailyMail 

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