Pep Guardiola departs Manchester City after decade of dominance

Pep Guardiola has confirmed his exit from Manchester City, ending a ten‑year spell in which the Spanish manager guided the club to 17‑18 major trophies, including six Premier League titles and a Champions League win. Club president Khaldoon Al Mubarak said Guardiola’s decision was final after years of speculation and praised the coach’s impact on the team’s success.

Guardiola’s tenure transformed English football, introducing a possession‑based, high‑pressing style that reshaped tactics across the Premier League and youth academies. His legacy includes multiple squad rebuilds and a benchmark of consistency that many clubs now emulate. The club is now considering successors, with former assistant Enzo Maresca among the names linked to the role, as City prepares for the next season without its iconic manager.