Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester City at the end of the season.
Manchester City has announced that Pep Guardiola will leave the club. The Premier League club shared the news on Instagram and wrote: “Pep Guardiola will step down as Manager of Manchester City this summer.
“Despite his departure as Manager of Manchester City, Pep will continue his relationship with the City Football Group, by taking up a role as a Global Ambassador. The role will see him giving technical advice to the clubs in the group, working on specific projects and collaborations.
“Join us in the coming days when we will celebrate Guardiola’s time in charge as the club looks to deliver a fitting tribute and farewell to a transformative manager who will remain part of the Manchester City family forever. 🩵”
One fan wrote: “Say it aint so 😢,” whilst another wrote: “Best Manager of all time🔥 Pep, i am crying despite a Liverpool fan. You are legend😢.”
When news was leaked that Pep Guardiola would be leaving Manchester City, Mikel Arteta was asked for his reaction and he said: “I cannot comment on that. I think the day that he makes the decision to stay or leave, then we can comment.”
Arteta worked under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City for three years before joining Arsenal in 2019. In 2024, Arteta signed a new contract and Arsenal’s co-chair Josh Kroenke said: “We’re delighted to have extended Mikel’s contract.
“Mikel is a dynamic and passionate manager, who is relentless in the pursuit of excellence. He has a deep understanding of Arsenal’s values, and since joining us as Head Coach in December 2019, he has taken the team to another level in an Arsenal way.
“There is a great collective team spirit at the club, and with the strong relationships we hold between us and belief in what we do, we look forward with excitement and confidence, as we continue our aim – to win together.”
As Manchester City announce Pep Guardiola will leave the club, who is his wife and children? Pep Guardiola, Head Coach of Manchester City, looks on with his daughter Valentina Guardiola (L) prior to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group G match between Manchester City FC and Wydad AC at Lincoln Financial Field on June 18, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)placeholder image
As Manchester City announce Pep Guardiola will leave the club, who is his wife and children? Pep Guardiola, Head Coach of Manchester City, looks on with his daughter Valentina Guardiola (L) prior to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group G match between Manchester City FC and Wydad AC at Lincoln Financial Field on June 18, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Pep Guardiola also said: “And what a time we have had together. Don’t ask me the reasons I’m leaving. There is no reason, but deep inside, I know it’s my time. Nothing is eternal, if it was, I would be here. Eternal will be the feeling, the people, the memories, the love I have for my Manchester City.
“This is a city built from work. From graft. You see it in the colour of the bricks. From people who clocked in early, stayed late. The factories. The Pankhursts. The unions. The music. Simply the Industrial Revolution and how this changed the world. And I think I grew to understand that, and my teams did too.
“We worked. We suffered. We fought. And we did things our own way. Our way.
“Hard work comes in many forms. Trips to Bournemouth, when we lost the Premier League, and you were there. Trips to Istanbul, when you were there, too.
“Remember, the Manchester Arena attack, when this city showed the world what strength actually looks like? Not anger. Not fear. Just love. Community. Togetherness. A city united.
“Remember, losing my mum during COVID and feeling this club carry me through it. The fans, the staff, the people of Manchester, you gave me strength when I needed it most. Cris, my kids, my whole family, you were there as always. Khaldoon, you were there too.
“Players don’t forget - every single instant, moment, me, my staff, this club, everything. What we have done, we have done it for all of you. And you have been just exceptional. You don’t know it yet, but you are leaving a legacy.
“So as my time comes to an end, be happy. Oasis are back again.
“Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for trusting me.
“Thank you for pushing me.
“Thank you for loving me.
“Tony Walsh said in his unforgettable poem this is the place. I’m sorry, Tony: this is my place.
“Noel…I was right.
“It has been so f****** fun.
“Love you all.”
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Who is Pep Guardiola’s wife and children?
In 2014, Pep Guardiola married his long-time partner, Cristina Serra. The couple reportedly separated in 2024 after more than 30 years together.
In 2025 The Sun reported that “MANCHESTER CITY manager Pep Guardiola and his wife Cristina Serra “are still estranged” and “will remain so” unless anything dramatic occurs, reports in Spain say.”
Pep Guardiola and Christina share three children together: Maria, Marius and Valentina.
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