Pep Guardiola to leave Manchester City at end of season after decade in charge

Pep Guardiola is no longer the manager of Manchester City after a trophy-laden 10 year spell at the helm but is understood to have informed people of where he could end up next

The player-turned-coach is leaving Manchester City after delivering one of the most successful eras in the club’s history

Widely touted as one of the best managers in Premier League history, Pep Guardiola has stepped down from his role at the helm of Manchester City on May 26. After ten glorious years, during which the 55-year-old oversaw 593 games - more than any other in the club's history - fans said goodbye to Guardiola at a trophy parade and after-party.

Pep Guardiola’s final match at the Etihad felt like a punctuation mark rather than a spectacle. He chose a day that honoured staff, academy graduates, and long‑serving players rather than chasing one last headline. The tone was controlled, personal and unmistakably Guardiola: detail‑driven, human‑centred and low on theatrics. The farewell City fielded an experimental side […] By Faz Ali

Manchester City have played their final match under legendary boss Pep Guardiola, with his trophy-laden 10 year stint at the Etihad Stadium now at an end and he bade a teary farewell to the club's supporters

Pep Guardiola will manager Manchester City for the final time when they take on Aston Villa on Sunday, wrapping up a historic decade at the Etihad

After a decade on the Manchester City bench, Pep Guardiola will take charge of his final game for the Citizens this Sunday against Aston Villa. With City guaranteed a second-place finish and the title already out of reach, the pressure is off, but emotions will be running high as an extraordinary era comes to an end.

MANCHESTER, England — Pep Guardiola confirmed Friday what Manchester City fans had been fearing. The club’s most successful manager is leaving, bringing to a close a trophy-laden, 10-year spell in which he established City as a force in Europe and changed the face of English soccer. Guardiola had a year left on his City contract but will take charge of his final game on Sunday against Aston Villa in the Premier League. READ: Pep Guardiola won’t quit on troubled Man City “Don’t ask me the reasons I’m leaving. There is no reason, but deep inside I know it’s my time,” […]...Keep on reading: Pep Guardiola leaving Manchester City after the season: 'It's my time'

Guardiola, who on Friday confirmed Daily Mail Sport's exclusive that he will leave at the end of the season, is preparing to take charge of his final home game on Sunday against Aston Villa.

Hours after Man City confirmed Guardiola's departure - revealed by Daily Mail Sport on Monday - removal men were seen taking belongings away from his Manchester apartment.

Pep Guardiola will coach his ‌farewell match on Sunday (May 24, 2026) against Aston Villa ​at Etihad Stadium, where the North Stand ⁠will be renamed to The Pep Guardiola Stand

Hours after Man City confirmed Guardiola's departure - revealed by Daily Mail Sport on Monday - removal men were seen taking belongings away from his Manchester apartment.

Man City manager Pep Guardiola to step down as manager of Manchester City after a trophy-laden 10-year reign.

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom (AFP) — Pep Guardiola announced on Friday that he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season after a trophy-laden decade that transformed English football. Guardiola guided City to 20 trophies, including six Premier League titles, and won the Champions League for the first time in the club's history. Aston Villa's visit to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday will be his final match in charge, although he is set to continue working for the City Football Group as a global ambassador. "What a time we have had together," Guardiola said in an emotional video released by City. "Don't ask me the reasons I'm leaving. There is no reason, but deep inside, I know it's my time. "Nothing is eternal — if it was, I would be here. Eternal will be the feeling, the people, the memories, the love I have for my Manchester City." The Catalan's impending departure was first reported on Monday, two days after he won his third FA Cup at the club. At that point, the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss was tight-lipped on his future, with City missing out on the Premier League title to Arsenal 24 hours later. Former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca, who previously worked on Guardiola's staff at City, has been widely reported as the man set to take over at the Etihad. "He has made an indelible imprint on the DNA of the club. One that is borne more from how he won than from the many trophies he lifted," said club owner Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, referring to Guardiola. "He has the unending gratitude of myself and the entire City family, a family of which he will always be part." Sheikh Mansour is vice president of the United Arab Emirates, whose investment vehicle bought a controlling stake in City in 2008, transforming the finances of the club. Guardiola arrived in England as one of Europe's most decorated coaches. His four-year spell at boyhood club Barcelona between 2008 and 2012, which included two Champions League triumphs and three La Liga titles, won admirers across the globe. He added three more league titles in three seasons at Bayern but missed out on further European success. Guardiola was not expected to stay in the Premier League for the long term but he put down roots and his influence has transformed the English game at all levels. "The club has a decade of memories and success to be forever grateful for, and much more than that, an evolution that cannot be undone," said City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak. A statue of Guardiola has been commissioned to stand outside the Etihad's newly expanded north stand, which will be named in his honour. Backed by the deep pockets of Abu Dhabi royalty, City have stepped out of the shadow of local rivals Manchester United to become the dominant force in the Premier League. Guardiola's brand of passing football has been copied from grassroots through to the elite level. "The impact he had on every league where he trained, it's just one of a kind," said England manager Thomas Tuchel. "One of the very, very, very best." Even City's competitors have turned to his disciples to catch up. Arsenal's 22-year wait to win the Premier League was ended by another of his former assistants, Mikel Arteta. Liverpool boss Arne Slot has said his coaching philosophy was shaped by watching Guardiola's Barcelona team, while new Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso moved to Bayern in the final years of his playing career to gain experience of working under Guardiola.

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The Man City boss will leave after 10 years in charge at the Etihad Stadium, ending one of English football’s greatest dynasties

Pep Guardiola is standing down as Manchester City manager after winning 20 trophies with the Premier League club.

Guardiola, who still had one year left on his contract, will take charge of his final match against Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday.

MANCHESTER, England — Pep Guardiola confirmed what Manchester City fans had been fearing. The club’s most successful manager is leaving, bringing to a close a trophy-laden, 10-year spell in which he established City as one of the major forces in Europe and changed the face of English football. Guardiola, who had a further year left on his City contract, will take charge of his final game against Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday. “Don’t ask me the reasons I’m leaving. There is no reason, but deep inside, I know it’s my time,” Guardiola said. “Nothing is eternal, if it was, I would be here. Eternal will be the feeling, the people, the memories, the love I have for my Manchester City.” City said Guardiola would take up a role as global ambassador. Enzo Maresca, the former Chelsea manager who was previously assistant to Guardiola at City, is the favorite to take on the daunting task of filling Guardiola’s shoes after a decade of unprecedented dominance. Since joining City in the summer of 2016, Guardiola led the Abu Dhabi-backed team to six Premier League titles

Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester City at the end of the season after a trophy-laden decade that transformed English football.

Pep Guardiola has officially confirmed that he is bringing an end to his illustrious decade in charge of Manchester City this weekend.

Guardiola will leave Man City at the end of the season after a glory-laden decade

Pep Guardiola has officially announced that he is leaving Manchester City after Sunday's final game of the season, bringing to an end his trophy-filled 10 years at the club

Manchester City confirm that Pep Guardiola will leave at the end of the season after a decade of unparalleled success.

Pep Guardiola announced on Friday that he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season after a trophy-laden decade that transformed English football. The post Pep Guardiola confirms Man City exit at end of season appeared first on Vanguard News.

Guardiola, considered one of the greatest coaches of all time, led the club to six Premier League titles and one Champions League trophy – among other successes

Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester City at the end of the season after a decade in charge, the club announced on Friday, bringing an end to one of the most successful eras in English soccer and one of the most influential managerial reigns of all time. Guardiola, who took charge of City in 2016, has […]

Pep Guardiola is to leave Manchester City at the end of the season, the club have announced.

Pep Guardiola is set to bring a glittering decade with Manchester City to a close this summer with his exit from the Etihad Stadium now confirmed ahead of the club's final day clash with Aston Villa

Pep Guardiola will ​leave Manchester City at the end of ​the season after 10 years at the helm, the club announced on Friday, bringing an end to one ​of ‌the most successful and influential managerial ‌reigns in Premier League history.

Manchester City, Friday, confirmed Pep Guardiola will step down as manager at the end of the 2025-26 season, bringing a defining era in modern football to a close after a decade th...

Guardiola has won 20 trophies across a decade in charge at the Etihad Stadium.

Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester City this summer after a trophy-laden decade in charge.

May 22 – Pep Guardiola has confirmed he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season, bringing the curtain down on one of the most successful managerial eras English football has ever seen. The Spaniard will step away following Sunday’s final Premier League fixture against Aston Villa, despite still having a year remaining on his contract. City have already lined up former assistant and ex-Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca as his expected successor. Read more … The post Pep Guardiola confirms he is quitting Man City appeared first on Inside World Football.

The Spanish manager has been in charge for 10 years at the Etihad Stadium, winning a host of honours, including six Premier League titles and a Champions League, but is likely to leave this summer

BOURNEMOUTH United Kingdom (AFP) -- Pep Guardiola said he would speak to Manchester City's hierarchy over his future after a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth ended his team's hopes of winning the Premier League. The result at the Vitality Stadium confirmed Arsenal as English champions after a 22-year wait. City are four points behind their rivals with just one game remaining and cannot catch them. Widespread reports on Monday said City boss Guardiola would stand down after Sunday's final Premier League game against Aston Villa. The club have yet to respond publicly to the speculation. "Allow me to talk with my chairman," Guardiola told the BBC. "I have one more year (of my) contract. "When I finish the season every time we talk about it. I never talk with anyone. First of all, I talk with my chairman and my bosses." He added: "I have from my experience when the boss or manager is anticipating he is leaving -- the players don't follow you any more. You have to lead. Now is the moment to talk to him." The Catalan was again asked for clarity in his post-match press conference but instead chose to congratulate Arsenal and their manager Mikel Arteta, who previously worked under him at City. Guardiola said his team had suffered from tiredness, three days after beating Chelsea in the FA Cup final to complete a domestic cup double. "I would have loved to have arrived in the last moment, you know... but today the fatigue was there," he added. The departure of the City boss would bring to an end one of the most successful managerial reigns in English football history. Since the 55-year-old's appointment in 2016, City have won 20 trophies including six Premier League titles and the Champions League. Guardiola's former assistant Enzo Maresca is understood to have been lined up to replace him, having been out of work since leaving Chelsea at the start of the year.

Pep Guardiola has reportedly decided to leave Manchester City at the end of this season, but he continues to reiterate to the media that he has one year left on his contract at the Etihad

The Spanish manager has been in charge for 10 years at the Etihad Stadium, winning a host of honours, including six Premier League titles and a Champions League, but is likely to leave this summer

Reports have emerged in recent days claiming that Pep Guardiola is expected to leave Manchester City at the end of the season

MANCHESTER, England — Pep Guardiola’s record-breaking, 10-year tenure at Manchester City might be coming to a close, according to reports in the British media. City wouldn’t comment on stories from outlets including national broadcaster the BBC and the Daily Mail that Guardiola is expected to leave the club at the end of this season. He has a year left on his contract. Enzo Maresca, the former Chelsea manager who was previously assistant to Guardiola at City, is the leading contender to take over, according to the BBC. There was no immediate response from Maresca’s representatives when contacted by the Associated Press. Guardiola, who has won 17 major trophies at City since arriving in English football in 2016, has repeatedly been asked in recent weeks whether he would be staying at City beyond this season. On Monday, he rolled his eyes when another question was posed about his future and answered: “I’ve said so many times, I have one more year.” In overseeing the most successful period in City’s history in his decade in charge, Guardiola has spent longer at the club than

Pep Guardiola is reportedly set to leave his position as Manchester City manager at the end of the 2025/26 season.

Guardiola, who has won 17 major trophies at City since arriving in English soccer in 2016, has repeatedly been asked in recent weeks whether he would be staying at City beyond this season.

Pep Guardiola is set to leave the Etihad after 10 trophy-laden years

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is set to leave the club after their final Premier League game of the season on Sunday, Sky Sports News has reported, citing sources.

Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester City after a decade in charge, according to media reports, bringing to a close one of the most successful spells in Premier League history, with former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca expected to replace him. The 55-year-old will reportedly announce his departure shortly after City’s final game of the season against […]

City are reportedly preparing for Guardiola’s departure despite a year remaining on his contract

The Daily Mail and The Athletic reported that Guardiola will step down after the visit of Villa to the Etihad.

Sources are telling Sky Sports News that Pep Guardiola is going to leave Manchester City after their final Premier League game of the season on Sunday.

Manchester City could be entering the closing stretch of one of the most dominant managerial eras in modern football, with reports in England suggesting Pep Guardiola is preparing...

Guardiola, 55, has won six Premier League titles and City's first Champions League among 20 trophies since arriving in England in 2016.

Guardiola, 55, has won six Premier League titles and City's first Champions League among 20 trophies since arriving in England in 2016.

Multiple reports on Monday indicated that the 55-year-old manager would be leaving Man City after 10 years at the helm.

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom (AFP) — Pep Guardiola is set to bring his trophy-laden decade in charge of Manchester City to an end this weekend, according to multiple reports on Monday. Guardiola, 55, has won six Premier League titles and City's first Champions League title among 20 trophies since arriving in England in 2016. He could add one more to his tally if City win their final two matches of the season against Bournemouth and Aston Villa and Arsenal fail to beat Crystal Palace on Sunday's final round of Premier League fixtures. The Daily Mail and The Athletic reported that Guardiola will step down after Villa's visit to the Etihad. City have made no comment on the speculation. However, the club have arranged a parade through Manchester on Monday to celebrate their League Cup and FA Cup triumphs this season, which could act as a farewell to Guardiola. Former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca, who previously worked on Guardiola's staff at City, is reportedly in line to take over next season. Guardiola has one more year remaining on his contract but rumours he was set to depart at the end of the season have circulated for months. After a first trophyless season for seven years in the 2024/25 campaign, a rejuvenated City have bounced back. Victory over Chelsea in Saturday's FA Cup final completed a domestic cup double and they could still usurp Arsenal for a seventh league title in nine years. Guardiola arrived in England as already one of Europe's most decorated coaches. His four-year spell at boyhood club Barcelona between 2008 and 2012 captured admirers across the globe, winning two Champions Leagues and three La Liga titles. He added three more league titles in three seasons at Bayern Munich. A similarly short spell was expected when City lured him to the Premier League. But his influence has transformed the English game at all levels over the past 10 years. Backed by the deep pockets of Abu Dhabi royalty, City have stepped out of the shadow of local rivals Manchester United to become the dominant force in England. Guardiola's brand of passing football has been copied from grassroots through to the elite level. Even City's competitors have turned to his disciples to catch up. Arsenal, managed by Guardiola's former assistant Mikel Arteta, are on the brink of their first league title in 22 years. Liverpool boss Arne Slot has said his coaching philosophy was shaped by watching the City boss' Barcelona team, while new Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso moved to Bayern in the final years of his playing career to gain the experience of working under Guardiola. The timing of Guardiola’s exit comes with the outcome of an investigation into more than 100 alleged breaches by City of financial regulations still to be released. First charged by the Premier League in February 2023, an independent commission hearing concluded in December 2024, with the case hanging over City's achievements on the pitch ever since.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has been seen out in Manchester for the first time since Daily Mail Sport reported on Monday that he is set to leave the club at the end of the season.

Reports indicate Pep Guardiola is leaving Man City after this season, ending his trophy-filled tenure. Could this weekend be his farewell? Read More: https://punchng.com/pep-guardiola-set-to-leave-manchester-city-reports/

Guardiola, 55, has won six Premier League titles and City's first Champions League title, among 20 trophies since arriving in England in 2016.

Pep Guardiola is set to bring his trophy-laden decade in charge of Manchester City to an end this weekend, according to multiple reports on Monday. The post Guardiola to leave Man City at end of the season – Reports appeared first on Vanguard News.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is understood to be stepping down at end of season after 17 years at EPL club.

Guardiola has been manager of club for 10 yearsHe is set to go with one year left on his contractPep Guardiola is expected to leave Manchester City after 10 trophy-filled years as manager.The club did not confirm reports on Monday night that Guardiola’s last game as City manager will be at home to Aston Villa on Sunday, the final day of the Premier League season. But increasingly figures around the club expect an announcement before the end of the season. Guardiola’s camp has been approached for comment. Continue reading...

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola will reportedly leave the club following a trophy-laden decade in charge after the last game of the season

Pep Guardiola, one of the greatest coaches in the history of English football, will stand down as Manchester City manager after Sunday's final Premier League game of the season.

Pep Guardiola is expected to leave Manchester City at the end of the season, calling time on a decade-long stay at the Etihad Stadium during which he made a transformative impact on English football.