Reports Say Pep Guardiola Will Leave Manchester City at Season’s End

Overview

• Multiple outlets including The Athletic, BBC and Mail Sport report Guardiola will depart when the campaign ends.
• Despite a deal running to June 2027, reports say he and the club have agreed to end his tenure early.
• The Athletic identifies Enzo Maresca, a former City assistant now unattached after leaving Chelsea, as the leading candidate to replace him.
• Any official announcement is expected after the final fixtures, with City fresh off an FA Cup win and still chasing the league title.
• Guardiola has won 20 trophies in 10 seasons at City and has previously said he plans to take a sabbatical after leaving.