Man City’s renovation may be beyond Pep Guardiola; the management is looking forward to bringing back former three important players to Manchester City. Due too.

Manchester City Eye Shock Return for Three Former Stars as Guardiola Faces Uncertain Future

Manchester City’s ongoing struggles this season have raised questions over Pep Guardiola’s ability to lead the next stage of the club’s transition. While the Catalan tactician has delivered unprecedented success since his arrival in 2016, sources suggest the management is quietly exploring options beyond Guardiola — including the possibility of bringing back three key former players who defined City’s recent dominance.

 

The club’s hierarchy reportedly believes that a return of certain ex-stars could restore balance, leadership, and a winning mentality to the squad, which has looked inconsistent in recent months. Though names remain closely guarded, speculation points towards figures who not only excelled on the pitch but also carried immense influence in the dressing room during City’s most successful years.

 

Guardiola himself has admitted fatigue in recent weeks, hinting that his long stay at the Etihad could be nearing its natural conclusion. With City struggling to replicate the fluid dominance of past campaigns, insiders suggest the board is preparing a contingency plan — one that leans heavily on the club’s roots and those who know the City DNA.

 

The potential return of these players, whether in coaching, ambassadorial, or even short-term playing roles, would mark a dramatic shift in City’s strategy. Fans remain divided: some see it as a romantic move to reignite the team’s spirit, while others fear it signals the beginning of the end for Guardiola’s era.

 

For now, City remain publicly committed to their manager. But with uncertainty clouding the future and rivals closing the gap, the coming months could determine whether Guardiola leads the rebuild — or whether Manchester City turn back to the past in search of their future.