Guardiola's Departure Plans Underway at Manchester City
Manchester City are preparing for the departure of Pep Guardiola following the upcoming Premier League match against Aston Villa on Sunday.
According to sources cited by , the esteemed manager is expected to leave the Etihad Stadium at the conclusion of the current season.
Despite this, the club maintains that Guardiola holds a contract for the next season and remains hopeful that he will continue as manager.
Nevertheless, preparations for his anticipated exit are already in progress within the club, with staff members reportedly aware of his impending departure.
It is also understood that players in the squad are expecting Guardiola to leave after the final game against Villa. Concurrently, the club is focusing on how to appropriately honor the tenure of their iconic manager.
Potential Successor and Guardiola's Achievements
Enzo Maresca, a former Chelsea manager who previously worked under Guardiola at City, is considered the leading candidate to succeed the 55-year-old coach.
During his decade-long tenure at Manchester City, Guardiola has secured 17 major trophies, totaling 20 overall. His accolades include six Premier League titles, one Champions League trophy, three FA Cups, and five EFL Cups.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest managers in football history, Guardiola may still conclude his remarkable spell at the Etihad Stadium by winning a seventh Premier League title, having already claimed the FA Cup and the Carabao Cup this season.
