Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola departs as club eyes €140 million Elliot Anderson signing

Pep Guardiola ends his tenure at Manchester City, concluding a period that delivered multiple league titles, domestic cups and a Champions League final appearance. The Catalan coach has not confirmed his next move, but reports suggest he is considering a national‑team role, with Italy, England and Brazil mentioned as possible destinations.

Meanwhile, Manchester City is close to completing a record summer transfer by agreeing a personal deal with 23‑year‑old English midfielder Elliot Anderson. The club has offered around €140 million, which would make the move one of the most expensive signings in Premier League history. Anderson, who starred for Nottingham Forest and England at the 2026 World Cup, is set to sign a contract running until 2031 if the deal is finalized.

The dual developments highlight a period of significant transition for the club, with a legendary manager leaving and a major investment in a young midfield talent aimed at sustaining City’s domestic and European ambitions.