Article by Cezar Titor – Published Monday, May 18, 2026 10:48 p.m. / Updated Monday, May 18, 2026 10:52 p.m.
According to information published by Daily Mailthe tenure of Pep Guardiola, 55, at Manchester City would end at the end of this season. The Catalan technician, considered one of the most important coaches in the history of football, would have decided to end his ten-year adventure at the Etihad after the last championship match, the one against Aston Villa on May 24. Until then, the “citizens” will also play against Bournemouth, being in the race for the title, still, although with a second chance.
According to the quoted source, City officials have already informed some of the club's sponsors that the breakup announcement is imminent, and the news would be officially confirmed during Sunday. Guardiola could then be celebrated at the parade scheduled for Monday after winning the FA Cup, 1-0 with Chelsea, Semenyo goal.
Pep Guardiola wrote history at Manchester City
Arriving at Manchester City in the summer of 2016, Guardiola transformed the club into a dominant force in European football. During this period, City also won the first ever Champions League trophy and achieved a unique feat in England: four consecutive Premier League titles.
According to the Daily Mail, the favorites to succeed him are Enzo Maresca, last time at Chelsea, and Vincent Kompany, currently at Bayern Munich, a legend at the Etihad.
Guardiola has won 20 trophies with the Blues from Manchester:
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6 Premier League (2017–18, 2018–19, 2020–21, 2021–22, 2022–23, 2023–24)
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3 FA Cup (2018–19, 2022–23, 2025–26)
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5 FA League Cup (2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21, 2025–26)
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3 Community Shield (2018, 2019, 2024)
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1 UEFA Champions League (2022–23)
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1 European Super Cup (2023)
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1 Club World Championship (2023)
Pep Guardiola / Photo: Imago
Pep Guardiola's departure from Manchester City has been heavily speculated for monthsafter it became obvious that the Iberian technician, ex-Barcelona or Bayern Munich, is considering the end of his term at the Etihad. Guardiola has one more year left on his contract with Manchester City, an aspect he has repeatedly referred to, including the possibility of him staying at the club in another role.
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