Manchester City's "emergency" meeting with Pep Guardiola underscores the club's priority: securing his contract renewal. Despite a four-game losing streak, the club remains committed to Guardiola's leadership and is prioritizing negotiations for an extension that would mark a decade at the Etihad Stadium.

Manchester City’s Ballon d’Or winner Rodri has looked towards the future of the club beyond Pep Guardiola, making an admission over the Catalan’s exit date.The 53-year-old remains in the final

City’s slump is set against the backdrop of Guardiola’s unresolved future. He is in the final year of his contract and it was widely expected within the club during the summer that he would leave in 2025, alongside director of football Txiki Begiristain, whose departure, and the arrival of Hugo Viana as his replacement, was confirmed in October.