On the eve of Manchester City's upcoming friendly against AC Milan, City manager Pep Guardiola appeared at a press conference to give insight into a series of recent developments and future plans for his team.

Pep Guardiola spoke about Manchester City's transfer situation in the summer window, admitting that compared to previous years, this transfer window has been particularly quiet, and that the club's senior management, Begiristain, has not communicated with him frequently on transfer matters. He particularly emphasized the importance of goalkeeper Ederson to the team, expressed his hope that this key player can continue to stay in the team's strong desire, and pointed out that the search for a replacement will be a very challenging task. Guardiola also said that if no player leaves the team, the team will maintain the stability of the existing lineup to meet the challenges of the new season.

Guardiola spoke about the return of Spanish and English players in the squad. In an open and encouraging manner, he said that players should decide on the timing of their return based on their desire and motivation to play. He expects most of the players to return to the club before the Community Shield, and emphasized the importance of individual players' wishes in the return process.

When asked if he would like to continue coaching City at the 2025 Club World Cup in the United States, Guardiola did not hesitate to answer in the affirmative, demonstrating his strong commitment and positive attitude towards the club's future.

Pep Guardiola spoke about his future plans. He confessed that he has been in charge of Manchester City for eight long years and hinted that he will not continue to be in charge for as long as eight years. He said he is considering whether he should leave, but has not made a final decision. He also noted that while he would not rule out the possibility of signing a new contract, he wanted to make sure that his decision was the right one, not only for himself, but also for the club and the players. He emphasized that results are not the only factor he considers, but rather he wants to see the club and players continue to work hard and improve as they have done over the past eight years. In addition, Guardiola said that when deciding to leave, he would first communicate with the club's sporting director and CEO to ensure transparency in decision-making and respect for the team.

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