Pep Guardiola's next move 'revealed' after breaking silence over Man City verdict

The Spaniard has also kept his distance from the Etihad Stadium, staying in the background as Enzo Maresca bids to develop a new-look City team into his image.

While Guardiola’s reign overlapped with the period in which City were found to have seriously breached financial regulations, there is no suggestion that he was aware of any wrongdoing during his time at the club.

"I am, always have been, always will, be behind my club, my owner, my chairman [Khaldoon Al Mubarak], Ferran [Soriano, CEO], the players, staff, Enzo [Maresca, manager] and you, our unique supporters.

"Let me be clear: we will get through this together. I love you all."

Pep Guardiola says Man City will get through this period “together”

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Guardiola is set to prove Man City is indeed his club by attending their next home game, which is against Paris Saint-Germain on October 14 in a mouth-watering Champions League showdown.

According to reports, Guardiola's has told senior club figures he would like to 'be with his people' during this difficult time off the pitch.

It’s unclear as to whether Man City will have something planned for Guardiola in what would be the Spaniard’s first return to the Etihad since the final game of the 2025/26 campaign.