Pep Guardiola will step down as Manchester City manager after Sunday’s final Premier League match against Aston Villa, bringing a glorious decade at the Etihad to a close.
City Confirm Guardiola’s Exit Ahead of Sunday’s Season Finale
The 55-year-old Catalan has transformed City into one of world football’s dominant forces, winning 20 trophies during his ten-year reign.
He secures six league titles, including an unprecedented four straight championships, and delivered the club’s first Champions League trophy.
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According to the Daily Mail report, Guardiola already made that decision a few weeks ago. ️
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City have already informed their sponsor partners that the announcement is imminent.
The news has circulated as an open secret among Guardiola’s inner circle for months, with growing speculation that he planned to end his remarkable tenure this summer.
The club will officially confirm Guardiola’s departure on Sunday, allowing fans to celebrate his stunning impact during Monday’s open-top bus parade.
The parade begins at Manchester’s Northern Quarter at 4pm and finishes an hour later outside the Colin Bell Stand reception at the Etihad Stadium.
Guardiola still has one year left on his contract, which he has repeatedly mentioned, and he may remain at the club in a different role.
However, City are already preparing for life after their legendary manager.
Leading candidates to replace Guardiola include Enzo Maresca, the former Chelsea boss, and Vincent Kompany, currently in charge of Bayern Munich.
City defeated Chelsea 1-0 at Wembley on Saturday to lift the FA Cup. They remain in a tight title race with Arsenal as they chase the Premier League crown.
Guardiola’s side face Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Tuesday evening before their final home game against Aston Villa on Sunday.
After ten magical years, the greatest coach in English football history will bid farewell.
