The BBC confirmed in early October that they had yet to agree on any next steps regarding Gary Lineker's contract, which only runs until the end of this season
Gary Lineker has refused to rule out this season being his last on Match of the Day after acknowledging that he will eventually have to reduce his workload.
His production company, Goalhanger, produces and distributes episodes featuring co-hosts Alan Shearer and Micah Richards, who also regularly appear as pundits on Match of the Day. Lineker and Shearer's contracts with the corporation are due to expire at the end of this season, and the former has openly spoken about his future.
That same month, BBC Breakfast asked Lineker how long he sees himself continuing to host the programme. "I don't... I don't know! Depends on how long they want me, I suppose," he said. "I love doing it at the moment; I've still got another year left, at least."
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