Man Utd, Man City and Chelsea on alert with Pep Guardiola to announce decision on future

Pep Guardiola future will be decided next week

PEP GUARDIOLA has revealed he will finally end speculation over his future by announcing his intentions for 2016 next week.

 

The future of the Bayern Munich manager has been the subject of intense interest as he enters the final months of his contract at the Allianz Arena.

Bayern are keen for clarification from the former Barcelona boss and following their 1-0 win over Darmstadt in the DFB-Pokal last night, Guardiola made clear his intention to end the rumours over his future.

 

He told German broadcaster ARD: “Tonight, I have no answer. Next week, you will know the answer.

“Next week there will be clarity.”

Guardiola’s announcement will be of great interest to the likes of Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea who could all change their managers next year.

 

Louis van Gaal is under increasing pressure at Old Trafford after United dropped out of the Champions League and with fan unrest growing over his philosophy.

Despite handing Manuel Pellegrini a new contract at the start of the season, Guardiola has been a major target for City's Abu Dhabi owners.

And Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is on the brink after a dismal campaign which sees them languishing in 16th place – with Blues owner Roman Abramovich a long-term admirer of Guardiola.