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Manchester City Braces for Guardiola's Departure After Ten Years

As Pep Guardiola prepares to leave Manchester City at the end of the season, the club reflects on a decade filled with 17 major trophies and transformative success.

Editorial Staff / 2026-05-18 / 1min

Manchester City is getting ready for the departure of manager Pep Guardiola, who is set to leave the club after this season. His tenure, which has lasted a decade, has been marked by significant achievements.

Under Guardiola's leadership, City has secured 17 major trophies, establishing itself as a dominant force in English football. His influence on the team and the Premier League has been profound.

The announcement of his exit comes as the club acknowledges the end of an era defined by unparalleled success. Guardiola himself has remarked that 'nothing is eternal,' hinting at the inevitability of change.

Updates

Update at 10:53 UTC on 2026-05-22

France 24 reported Pep Guardiola will ​leave Manchester City at the end of ​the season after 10 years at the helm, the club announced on Friday, bringing an end to one ​of ‌the most successful and influential managerial ‌reigns in Premier League history. BBC Sport reported Manchester City confirm that Pep Guardiola will leave at the end of the season after a decade of unparalleled success. Sky Sports reported Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester City this summer after a trophy-laden decade in charge.

Sources: France 24, BBC Sport, Sky Sports