It is very likely that Pep Guardiola will leave his post as Manchester City coach at the end of this season.
This is what the French daily L’Équipe announces, which already knows the identity of his intended successor.
The Guardiola era is coming to an end
Guardiola has been in charge of City for ten years, during which time the great Spanish coach has won everything. His contract at Manchester expires at the end of this season.
What will Guardiola do? Leave, predicts L’Équipe. According to the French daily, Pep believes it is time to retire after all these years.
Real Madrid and Arsenal precipitated Guardiola’s downfall
The somewhat disappointing season that City is currently experiencing may have something to do with it. The Citizens have already been eliminated from the Champions League in catastrophic fashion against Real Madrid.
They are nine points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal. However, City have played one game less, winning the League Cup last week. Guardiola is still in contention in the FA Cup.
Guardiola’s successor is Maresca
If Guardiola were to resign, we already know who City would choose to replace him: Enzo Maresca. The Italian knows the Etihad well, where he has been one of Guardiola’s main deputies in the past.
Eventually, Maresca took off at Leicester City, where he performed well and earned promotion to the Premier League. This impressive success earned him the job as Chelsea manager. He was dismissed on January 1, 2026.
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