Pep Guardiola expected to leave Manchester City after ten-year tenure

Pep Guardiola is reportedly set to depart from Manchester City at the end of the 2025-2026 season, marking the end of a decade-long period that brought 20 major trophies to the club. Multiple sources, including The Athletic and the Daily Mail, indicate that the 55-year-old manager has decided to step down, though the club has not issued an official confirmation. Enzo Maresca, the former Chelsea manager and ex-City staffer, is widely reported as the primary successor for the role. Reports claim Maresca has reached a total verbal agreement on a three-year contract. While some media outlets state the announcement is imminent, Guardiola recently told BBC Sport that he remains under contract for one more year. Should he leave, his departure would involve significant changes to the coaching staff, including the expected exits of Lorenzo Buenaventura and Xabier Mancisidor.