Pep Guardiola set to quit Manchester City after decade
Pep Guardiola
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Manchester City insiders believe Pep Guardiola decided weeks ago to leave the club after a transformative ten-year spell, with tier‑1 journalist Jack Gaughan and a Daily Mail report saying an official announcement could arrive within days.
The speculation around Guardiola’s future has intensified since the recent FA Cup final.
The 54‑year‑old coach, who has one year remaining on his contract, has publicly referenced that remaining term and described his time at City as “fun,” comments which have only fueled rumours that he intends to step down this summer.
Sources close to the club told reporters the decision was taken weeks ago as part of a planned succession.
Guardiola’s possible departure would close one of the most successful chapters in Premier League history.
Since arriving in 2016, he has reshaped Manchester City into a dominant force—delivering multiple Premier League titles, domestic cups and an enduring culture of high‑intensity, possession‑based football.
His tenure redefined expectations at City and across English football.
