Guardiola set to leave Manchester City after 10 years

Pep Guardiola is expected to leave Manchester City F.C. after the club’s final Premier League match of the season, according to reports from Sky Sports News.

Although City have not officially confirmed the news and insist Guardiola remains under contract until 2027, sources say preparations are already underway for his possible departure after 10 remarkable years at the Etihad Stadium.

Guardiola, who joined Manchester City in 2016, has overseen one of the most successful periods in English football history.

During his decade in charge, the Spaniard won 20 major trophies, including six Premier League titles and the UEFA Champions League in 2023.

His attacking style of football and tactical innovations transformed both Manchester City and the Premier League landscape.

Despite repeated public statements insisting he was happy at the club and still committed to his contract, speculation surrounding Guardiola’s future has intensified in recent days.

Reports suggest Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is currently the leading candidate to replace him if he departs.

The reports sparked major reaction across the football world.

Former Manchester United F.C. defender Gary Neville described the situation as “gamechanger news,” comparing Guardiola’s possible exit to the departures of legendary managers such as Sir Alex Ferguson and Jürgen Klopp.

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher said it would have been difficult to keep such a major decision secret because many people inside the club would need to prepare for a managerial transition.

Guardiola’s departure would mark the end of one of the greatest managerial eras in Premier League history and begin a new chapter for Manchester City after years of domestic and European dominance.