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'My final show' - Gary Lineker teases fans with cheeky comment amid Match of the Day exit rumours

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<p>There has been speculation over Lineker's future as host of BBC's Match of the Day for quite some time, despite several months left on the former Tottenham star's existing contract. Earlier this week, the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/gary-lineker/article-13921613/Gary-Lineker-future-Match-Day-fresh-doubts.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ns_campaign=1490&amp;ito=social-twitter_dailymailsport" target="_blank">Daily Mail </a>claimed <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/goodbye-gary-lineker-match-of-the-day-host-tipped-depart-bbc-email-future-leaked-online/blt1d5b83c7ae3ddfb8#csc6a3e70bdc916925" target="_blank">they have seen a leaked email</a> that suggested BBC bosses were readying an official statement that would confirm Lineker's departure from hosting duties.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Per the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/bbc-gary-lineker-contract-motd-33827092" target="_blank">Daily Mirror</a>, the 63-year-old ex-England international arrived at the BBC headquarters through the side door ahead of hosting the show for this Saturday's Premier League matches. However, a source close to Lineker said, "He'll decide when he leaves."</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>During Saturday's broadcast, Lineker came up with a characteristic quip to dispel rumours of his exit.</p><p>"And it’s my final show…before the international break," he said.</p>

WHAT GARY LINEKER SAID

<p>There is a possibility that Lineker could extend his stay with the BBC, as <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/30887162/gary-lineker-new-deal-match-of-the-day/" target="_blank">The Sun </a>reports that he is currently negotiating a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/gary-lineker-future-match-of-the-day-host-decided-opens-contract-talks-bbc/blt5334500929915fe5#csdc3ec688ce194aa9" target="_blank">new multi-year deal</a> to stay on in his current role.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR GARY LINEKER?

'My final show' - Gary Lineker teases fans with cheeky comment amid Match of the Day exit rumours | Goal.com English Oman

England legend Gary Lineker dropped a mischievous message for fans after reports suggested he could leave BBC&apos;s Match of the Day.