Pep Guardiola is reportedly set to leave Manchester City after leading the club to its glory years as bookmakers already have an ex-Chelsea boss, a club legend and a proven Premier League manager as favourites
20:37, 18 May 2026Updated 20:48, 18 May 2026
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Pep Guardiola is reportedly set to leave Man City(Image: Hayters TV)
Manchester City are reportedly on the lookout for a new manager after reports legendary boss Pep Guardiola is set to leave the post at the end of the season.
Pep is set to quit Manchester City after ten years as manager at the Etihad Stadium, according to reports made by the Daily Mail.
The former Barcelona icon took charge at the Etihad in 2016 and has helped City win 20 trophies in his time taking the club to one of the most dominate in world football.
Now City chiefs have the difficult task of finding his replacement with bookies already having favourites to takeover the almost impossible task of replicating Pep's achievements.
One of the favourites amongst bookmakers is Enzo Maresca, former Chelsea manager but also Manchester City assistant manager during Pep's reign. His odds on a number of sites are 1/3.
Head coach Vincent Kompany of FC Bayern Muenchen celebrates after the victory and winning the championship during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and VfB Stuttgart at Allianz Arena on April 19, 2026 in München, Germany. (Photo by GSI/Icon Sport via Getty Images)
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Vincent Kompany has tasted success in Germany (Image: GSI/Icon Sport via Getty Images)
The search could also see the club turn to a legend with former captain Vincent Kompany returning to take the job with success at German giants Bayern Munich. Although he endured a tough time in the Premier League on his last sting as manager of Burnley. His odds have been seen at 5/1.
Other favourites for the job are all currently managing in the Premier League. Current Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner ( 12/1), Spurs' Roberto De Zerbi (14/1) and Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola (16/1) are also in the running according to bookies.
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