Even Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher wading into rumors about Pep Guardiola's future

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Liam Gallagher has commented on rumors about Pep Guardiola's potential departure from Manchester City, stating that Guardiola told him not to believe the speculation. Guardiola has a year left on his contract and has expressed a desire to continue building his team.

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Liam Gallagher commented on Pep Guardiola's future at Manchester City.
Guardiola has one year left on his contract.
Gallagher stated Guardiola told him not to believe the rumors.
Guardiola has won 16 major titles with Manchester City.
City is in contention for another domestic treble this season.

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MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher has waded into the big question over Pep Guardiola's future. With rumors circulating that the Manchester City manager will walk away at the end of the season, Gallagher took to social media to offer an update. Responding to a post saying this will be Guardiola's last season at City, Gallagher posted on X: “It’s funny that as I’ve just got of the phone with him and he’s said the opposite." It is not clear if the rock singer was joking, but his comments were enough to make the back page of one British tabloid newspaper. The lifelong City fan later added “he just wanted to tell me not to believe all these malicious rumors.” Guardiola's future has engaged English soccer for much of the season. The coach still has another year on his contract and has repeatedly talked about the future. But after 10 years and 16 major titles at City the possibility of his departure is being openly discussed. “Everybody wants to fire me,” Guardiola said in March when questioned following defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League. “One day I will come out here and say, ‘Bye, bye guys.’" beIN Sports presenter Richard Keys declared with certainty in January, “He’s gone at the end of the year anyway. So I mean that’s a given. Gone.” However, asked by Sky Sports if he was motivated to keep building his team, Guardiola said he was and added he was “more energetic than a long, long time ago.” It is a dangerous game to second guess Guardiola, who has repeatedly signed new contracts at City despite speculation he would leave. His decade-long spell makes City his longest job in management by far after a four-year stint at and three at . He has won six Premier League titles and the club's first Champions League, and he is in contention to win his second domestic treble this season. City can close the gap to league leader to two points by beating on Saturday. Next week it plays in the final of the FA Cup, having already won the English League Cup. The title race is in Arsenal's hands following City's surprise 3-3 draw against on Monday. But victory for City against Brentford at Etihad Stadium would keep the pressure on Arsenal, which plays relegation-fighting on Sunday. If this is to be Guardiola's final season in English soccer, he is intending to go out on a high.

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What did Liam Gallagher say about Pep Guardiola's future?

Liam Gallagher claimed Guardiola told him not to believe the rumors about his departure, suggesting he has no plans to leave Manchester City.

How long is Pep Guardiola's contract with Manchester City?

Pep Guardiola has one year remaining on his contract with Manchester City.

What are the implications of Guardiola potentially leaving Manchester City?

If Guardiola leaves, it could significantly impact Manchester City's performance and strategy, given his success over the past decade.

What titles has Pep Guardiola won with Manchester City?

Pep Guardiola has won six Premier League titles and the club's first Champions League during his tenure at Manchester City.

Even Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher wading into rumors about Pep Guardiola's future

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