Man City preparing for Guardiola departure
Manchester City is preparing for Pep Guardiola's departure following the conclusion of the Premier League season. Despite having a contract for next season, sources indicate that both staff and players expect him to leave after the final match against Aston Villa. The club is already considering potential successors, with former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca being a leading candidate.
- ▪Pep Guardiola is expected to leave Manchester City after the current season ends.
- ▪He has won 17 major trophies during his 10-year tenure at the club.
- ▪Enzo Maresca, a former Chelsea manager, is the frontrunner to replace him.
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Man City preparing for Guardiola departureImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Pep Guardiola has won 17 major trophies - and 20 in all - in his 10-year spell at Etihad StadiumBySami MokbelSenior football correspondentPublished18 May 2026, 21:09 BSTUpdated 4 minutes agoManchester City are preparing for Pep Guardiola's exit after Sunday's Premier League match against Aston Villa.Sources have told BBC Sport that the managerial great is expected to leave Etihad Stadium at the end of the season.City maintain Guardiola has a contract for next season and are hopeful he will remain as manager.However, work towards his anticipated exit is under way at the club, with members of staff of the understanding he will leave.It is understood members of the squad are also anticipating his departure…
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