Sources: Man City star players could now quit

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(Credit: Imago) Fri 22 May 2026 12:00, UK Manchester City fear some of their star players could be considering their futures as they brace for Pep Guardiola to leave the club this summer.The boss has now revealed he will be leaving Man City at the end of the season in an emotional message shared to the club’s social media channels.After ten years at the Etihad, during which time he has won 20 trophies, he looks set to walk away and some key players could be set to follow him.As I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Transfer Insider podcast, multiple Man City stars joined the club on the premise of working under Guardiola.While any fears of a mass exodus are likely to be eased, there are concerns that players could follow the manager out of the Etihad in a busy transfer window for Man City. 🔄 Man City Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on signings, elite targets, and contract news from the City Football Group boardroom. VISIT THE TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Will Pep Guardiola leave Man City this summer?Former Man United coach Mick Brown told Football Insider on 18 May that Guardiola is preparing to leave Man City, and his departure has now been confirmed.Preparations for his exit are being put in place at the Etihad, with a succession plan already set out, but there may be some unexpected fallout to follow.Pep GuardiolaMan City RecordGamesWinsDrawsLossesTrophies Won1x Champions League6x Premier League1x Club World Cup3x FA Cup5x League Cup3x Community Shield1x UEFA SupercupMan City have moved to tie down the majority of their players to long-term contracts and remain in control over their futures, but now fear some could seek a move.Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, I explained: “There’s always upheaval if any manager leaves a club, it does unsettle players, and that’ll be no different under Pep Guardiola.“He’s obviously been such a key figure for a lot of the players in that Man City squad.“For a lot of the new signings at Man City, Pep was the reason they made the move to City, so there’s going to be a big summer ahead for them.“To be fair to City, most of their squad are tied down to long-term contracts as well, so it won’t be easy for players to leave if they do want to move on.“It will be a bit of a worry for them, I’m sure, but I think they’ll be confident of keeping the majority of their top players at the Etihad.”Which Man City stars could follow Guardiola out?A number of Man City players could now consider their futures at the Etihad and follow Guardiola out of the door, having joined the club to play under him.While any major departures are currently considered unlikely, Bernardo Silva is already set to leave this summer, and star names could be tempted to join him.Credit: ImagoBrown told Football Insider earlier this year that Rodri will consider his future if Guardiola leaves Man City as doubts about his long-term future in England have lingered.Real Madrid have been long-term admirers of the Ballon d’Or winner and have been plotting a move to lure him to the Spanish capital when the window opens.They could now be boosted in their pursuit as the Spain international considers his future, with any announcement over the manager’s future expected in due course.

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