Pep Guardiola has said Manchester City "must be ready" to plan for life after he leaves and find someone to take over, but he insists his time at the club isn't over yet.
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City are thought to have already started looking for someone to replace Guardiola, and it's unclear if he will stay for another season.
At the same time, Chelsea's manager, Enzo Maresca, who used to work under Guardiola at City, has said that any news about him possibly taking over is "100 per cent speculation."
In November 2024, Guardiola signed a new deal that will keep him at City until the end of the 2026–27 season.
Speaking recently, he said: "I'm happy here, I want to stay here. What can I say? The results always decide. When the time comes, the club will choose the best person to continue this incredible period at City. There have been a lot of rumors in recent years, but I want to stay here. At the end of the season, we will see."
City, who are two points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal, will host West Ham on Saturday with a kick-off time of 12pm East African time.