Pep Guardiola to depart Manchester City after ten-year tenure

Manchester City officially confirmed that manager Pep Guardiola will step down at the conclusion of the 2025/2026 season. The 55-year-old coach, who joined the club in 2016, will depart after a decade-long tenure that resulted in 20 major trophies. His accomplishments include six Premier League titles, one Champions League title, three FA Cups, and five League Cups, along with a FIFA Club World Cup victory. Notably, Guardiola led the team to four consecutive Premier League titles between 2021 and 2024 and secured a historic treble in 2023. Following his departure, the club plans to rename a section of the stadium 'The Pep Guardiola Stand' and unveil a commemorative statue of the manager outside the Etihad Stadium. Guardiola’s final match in charge is scheduled for May 24, 2026, against Aston Villa. While some reports suggested his contract ran until the following summer, the club and manager confirmed the official end of his term this season.