Chelsea seeks €11 million compensation from Manchester City over Pep Guardiola exit

Pep Guardiola announced his departure from Manchester City after a decade that yielded 20 trophies, including a historic treble in the 2022‑23 season. Chelsea have lodged a claim for compensation, arguing that the loss of the coach harmed their competitive standing, and say the settlement could exceed €11 million. Negotiations are ongoing, with no formal legal action taken yet.

Guardiola, who said he wants a break from coaching and may consider a national‑team role in the future, confirmed his exit in a televised interview, describing his ten‑year spell as “full of wonderful experiences” and confirming that a return to club management is not planned at present.