Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester City at the end of the season, according to reports.
First reported by the Daily Mail and then The Athletic, Guardiola is to depart the Premier League powerhouse following 10 trophy-laden years despite being contracted until June 2027.
City – who have won the FA Cup and League Cup this season – are in contention to defend their Premier League trophy, but must beat Bournemouth to send the title race to a final day with rivals Arsenal five points clear atop the standings.
Pep Guardiola QUITS Man City: Legendary manager to leave club at end of the season after FA Cup triumph at Wembley https://t.co/hjXEJxyJv7 — Daily Mail Sport (@MailSport) May 18, 2026
Guardiola has delivered six Premier League titles, three FA Cups, three League Cups, and one UEFA Champions League – as well as a UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup.
The Spaniard has transformed the Premier League and world football since arriving in 2016, and City already have a replacement lined up.
Former Leicester City and Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca – one of Guardiola’s assistants previously – is tipped to take over in 2026-27.
Maresca departed Chelsea four months ago but he has continuously been linked with City, should Guardiola depart.
🚨 Pep Guardiola to leave position as Manchester City manager at end of this season. 55yo Spaniard departing after trophy-laden decade & set to be replaced by Enzo Maresca. No official confirmation yet from #MCFC. W/ @SamLee @TheAthleticFC after @MailSport https://t.co/FMjZXxfuPq — David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) May 18, 2026