- Pep Guardiola has reiterated his plan to take a break from football after his current spell with Manchester City, confirming it is a definite decision.
- Guardiola's contract with Manchester City runs until 2027, and he has previously expressed interest in managing international football later in his career.
- He took a one-year break from coaching after leaving Barcelona before taking charge at Bayern Munich.
- Last season marked Manchester City's first without a trophy under Guardiola since his initial campaign, as they finished third in the league.
- Guardiola said despite last season’s failures, he and his Manchester City side “will be better” next season.
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