Soccer-Guardiola to leave Manchester City after decade in charge - reports


Soccer Football - FA Cup - Final - Chelsea v Manchester City - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - May 16, 2026 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reacts Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra

MANCHESTER, England, May ⁠18 (Reuters) - Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester ⁠City after a decade in charge, ‌according to media reports, bringing to a close one of the most successful spells in Premier League ​history, with former Chelsea ⁠boss Enzo Maresca expected ⁠to replace him.

The 55-year-old will reportedly announce ⁠his ‌departure shortly after City's final game of the season against Aston ⁠Villa at the Etihad Stadium, capping ​a campaign ‌that included winning both the League Cup ⁠and ​the FA Cup trophies.

Saturday's FA Cup victory over Chelsea secured Guardiola his 20th trophy ⁠with the club.

Maresca, who left ​Chelsea four months ago, has been rumoured for months to be the top contender for ⁠the Spaniard's job. Guardiola's contract at City is set to expire in June 2027.

Guardiola shrugged off questions about his future ​after the FA Cup ⁠final. When asked about the rumours by TNT ​Sports, Guardiola replied "What rumours?" ‌and then ended the ​interview, saying "Have a lovely evening."

(Reporting by Lori Ewing, editing by Pritha Sarkar)

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