Pep Guardiola, long-time manager of Manchester City FC, is set to leave the club after managing the team for around a decade.
Several reports suggest that the 55-year-old Catalan football coach will leave the Etihad Stadium at the end of this season.
Sunday’s Premier League game against Aston Villa could be his last as boss at the club; However, the City management maintains that Guardiola has a contract and hopes that he will remain as manager.
According to BBC Sport, despite the hope, work is already underway at the club for his possible departure.
Guardiola has had a successful managerial career at Manchester City, leading the team to 20 titles, including 18 major trophies. He is considered one of the best leaders ever.
- Premier League (6): 2017-18, 2018-19, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24
- FA Cup (3): 2018-19, 2022-23, 2025-2026
- League Cup / Carabao Cup (4): 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21
- FA Community Shield (2): 2018, 2019
- UEFA Champions League (1): 2022-23
- UEFA Super Cup (1): 2023
- FIFA Club World Cup (1): 2023
Who will replace Guardiola at Manchester City?
Former Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca, who worked under Guardiola at City, is the frontrunner to replace the acclaimed manager.
When asked if this was his last season at the club during a press conference following the FA Cup victory, Guardiola reminded reporters that he had one more year left on his contract.
In a separate interview with BBC Sports, The City club’s top boss said: “I’m here, I have a contract.”
There is no official confirmation of his departure from the club.
