Speculation is mounting around Gary Lineker's future as the Match of the Day host, with insider sources hinting at an early departure.
Lineker has been the face of the iconic show since 1999, with his contract set to end post-2024/25 season.However, the Daily Mail reports hints from a leaked internal BBC email suggesting higher-ups, including BBC director of sport Alex Kay-Jelski, might be planning to bid him farewell sooner than expected."We have nothing to announce, and we have not agreed next steps with regard to his contract.
He is on contract until the end of the season," a BBC spokesperson mentioned to the Daily Mail. Approached for comments outside his residence, Lineker chose not to divulge any details.
Earlier in the year, speaking on BBC Breakfast, Lineker expressed uncertainty about his tenure on the show. "I don't... I don't know!" he exclaimed when questioned about his duration at the helm, reports the Mirror. Join the Daily Record's WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. "It depends how long they want me, I suppose.
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