Pep Guardiola to leave Manchester City this summer

Pep Guardiola will leave his role as Manchester City manager at the end of the season, concluding one of the most successful tenures in Premier League history. Multiple sources briefed on the situation confirmed the departure on May 18.

Guardiola, 55, has spent 10 years at Manchester City since joining in 2016. During his tenure, he has won 19 major trophies, with a 20th secured on Saturday following City's triumph over Chelsea in a cup final. His contract had been due to run until June 2027.

Enzo Maresca, the former Chelsea manager, is expected to replace Guardiola at City. Maresca departed Chelsea in January after informing the club of his candidacy for the Manchester City role on multiple occasions—in late October and again in mid-December. The Athletic revealed in December that Maresca was among the leading candidates City were considering as speculation grew about Guardiola's future.

Maresca previously served as Guardiola's assistant at Manchester City when the club won the Champions League. Guardiola has publicly described Maresca as "one of the best in the world." Maresca has been out of work since his January exit from Chelsea.

City may yet win this season's Premier League title, with the campaign still ongoing at the time of Guardiola's departure announcement. The club has already secured the Carabao Cup and FA Cup this season under Guardiola's management.