Pep Guardiola, the 55-year-old Spanish manager, is set to leave Manchester City at the end of the 2025-26 season, concluding a remarkable decade at the club.

During his tenure, Guardiola guided City to six Premier League titles, including four consecutive victories, and secured the club’s first-ever Champions League trophy.While neither the club nor Guardiola have officially confirmed the news, it has been widely anticipated among those close to him.

Guardiola was seen publicly in Manchester for the first time since reports emerged, wearing a commemorative Puma hoodie marking his ten years with the club.He has requested no extravagant farewells, emphasising the importance of memories over celebrations.Plans are in place for an open-top bus parade on Monday to honour his contribution to English football.City are still in contention for the Premier League title, though Arsenal’s recent win over Burnley has left the title largely in their hands.Guardiola has encouraged his players to give their best in the remaining fixtures.Potential successors for the managerial role include former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca and ex-Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany.Guardiola’s departure marks the end of a transformative era at Manchester City, leaving a lasting legacy on both the club and English football.