Latest in series of high-profile City exits?
Should his departure be confirmed, Guardiola will follow several of his key signings during his era at City in exiting the club.
Captain and Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva, as well as England defender John Stones, recently confirmed they will both leave when their contracts expire this summer.
Belgium midfielder Kevin de Bruyne, who now plays for Napoli, left Etihad Stadium when his contract expired last summer, while Brazil goalkeeper Ederson was sold to Turkish side Fenerbahce in September.
Former England right-back Kyle Walker joined Burnley in July, having spent the second half of last season on loan at AC Milan.
Have there been signs of a possible exit?
Is this the beginning of the end for Guardiola? The signs have certainly pointed to a possible departure in the past week.
On Friday, the manager was asked whether the following day’s visit to Wembley Stadium would be his last – Guardiola said “no way” because he has “one more year [on his contract]”.
But the playful way in which he delivered that line and his quick exit from the room raised a few eyebrows and only added to the mounting speculation.
City won the FA Cup for the third time under Guardiola by beating Chelsea on Saturday and, perhaps significantly, he took a picture holding the trophy with each member of staff one by one.
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