Friday, May 22Friday, May 22Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester City at the end of the 2025-26 season, concluding a decade-long tenure marked by unprecedented success. His final match as manager will be against Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday, despite having one year remaining on his contract . Guardiola confirmed his departure in a statement, emphasizing that his decision was driven by an internal sense that "it’s my time," rather than any specific external reason. He reflected on the impermanence of his role, stating, *"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"* .
During his 10-year spell, Guardiola transformed Manchester City into one of the most dominant forces in English and European football, winning a total of 20 trophies, including multiple Premier League titles, FA Cups, League Cups, and a historic Champions League triumph in 2023 . His tenure began in 2016 after taking over from Manuel Pellegrini, with the first season serving as a transitional period as he adapted his system to English football. Key figures like Kevin De Bruyne emerged as pivotal players under his leadership, though early struggles saw City finish third in the Premier League and exit the Champions League in the Round of 16 .
Manchester City have already lined up Enzo Maresca as Guardiola’s successor, with the Italian coach agreeing to a deal in principle to take over . Guardiola’s departure comes amid ongoing scrutiny over the club’s alleged breaches of financial regulations, though this was not cited as a factor in his decision . His exit marks the end of one of the most successful managerial reigns in English football history, with comparisons drawn to legendary figures like Sir Alex Ferguson . A farewell tribute is planned for his final match at the Etihad Stadium .
Pep Guardiola to leave Manchester City, bringing close to 10-year trophy-laden spell 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.
euronews · about 5 hours ago
The Pep years: season by season, how Guardiolas Manchester City evolved Pep Guardiola took over from Manuel Pellegrini in 2016. Here we chart the trophy-laden decade that followed …It was confirmed on 1 February that Pep Guardiola would be heading to east Manchester to try his hand at English football. Behind the scenes, plenty went on to create a squad suited to him but, in truth, it was a season of transition as the new head coach investigated who could fit into his system and what needed to change. It was soon apparent how influential the era-defining Kevin De Bruyne would be for Guardiola, as his class in midfield shone. City showed promise but finished third in the Premier League and were knocked out by Monaco in the Champions League last 16 as the new head coach began without a trophy. Continue reading...
theguardian · about 6 hours ago
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aljazeera · about 6 hours ago
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aljazeera · about 7 hours ago
Nothing is eternal: Guardiola to leave Man City after trophy-laden decade Charges of breaching financial rules loom over club as Catalan ends one of most successful managerial reigns in English football
financial times · about 8 hours ago
Pep Guardiola anuncia que se va del Manchester City: Dentro de mí sé que es el momento adecuado Pese a que tenía un año más de contrato, el entrenador ha decidido poner punto y final a su carrera a final de este curso y recibirá un gran homenaje este domingo en el último partido en el Etihad Stadium de los Sky Blues Leer
elmundo · about 8 hours ago
Pep Guardiola confirma que se va del Manchester City Pese a que tenía un año más de contrato, el entrenador ha decidido poner punto y final a su carrera a final de este curso y recibirá un gran homenaje este domingo en el último partido en el Etihad Stadium de los Sky Blues Leer
elmundo · about 8 hours ago
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faz · about 8 hours ago
Pep Guardiola to step down as Manchester City manager after trophy-laden decade 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.
france24 · about 8 hours ago
Guardiola to leave Manchester City after trophy-laden decade Charges of breaching financial rules loom over club as Catalan ends one of most successful managerial reigns in English football
financial times · about 8 hours ago
Nothing is eternal: Pep Guardiola confirms he is leaving Manchester City after 10 years Enzo Maresca has agreed deal in principle to take overWhat a time we have had together, Guardiola says Manchester City have confirmed Pep Guardiola is leaving at the end of the season. The manager is to step away after Sundays match at home to Aston Villa with one year on his contract, and City have lined up Enzo Maresca to replace him.What a time we have had together, Guardiola said. Dont ask me the reasons Im leaving. There is no reason, but deep inside I know its 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. Continue reading...
theguardian · about 8 hours ago
Manchester City confirm Pep Guardiola is leaving after 10 years as manager Sundays game at home to Aston Villa will be his lastEnzo Maresca has agreed deal in principle to take overManchester City have confirmed Pep Guardiola is leaving at the end of the season. The manager is to step away after Sundays match at home to Aston Villa with one year on his contract, and City have lined up Enzo Maresca to replace him.What a time we have had together, Guardiola said. Dont ask me the reasons Im leaving. There is no reason, but deep inside, I know its 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. Continue reading...
theguardian · about 9 hours ago