According to The Daily Mail, Pep Guardiola is on the verge of leaving Manchester City at the end of the current season, bringing his legendary tenure at the Etihad Stadium to a close.
Despite Guardiola previously hinting—prior to the FA Cup final against Chelsea—that he would stay until his contract expires in 2027, British media reports now strongly suggest otherwise.
High-ranking officials at the club are reportedly convinced that the Spaniard has already made his decision to depart weeks ago.
Barring any last-minute changes, it is widely expected that Guardiola will officially announce his exit next week, following the conclusion of the Premier League season.
Although he has yet to formally notify Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak, a definitive meeting is scheduled to take place within the coming days to finalize the situation.
In the event of his departure, former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca is the frontrunner to succeed him. The Italian coach is intimately familiar with the club’s system, having previously served as Guardiola’s assistant at Manchester City.
