Guardiola is close to leaving Manchester City at the end of the Premier League season | Football News

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is expected to step down at the end of the season after 17 years at the EPL club.

Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester City after ten years in charge, according to popular reports, bringing to an end the best record in the Premier League.

Former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca, who led the Blues to victory in the FIFA Club World Cup last year, is expected to replace him.

Guardiola, 55, announced his departure shortly after City’s final game of the season against Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium, following a campaign that included winning the League Cup and FA Cup.

Saturday’s FA Cup win against ⁠Chelsea earned Guardiola his 20th trophy with the club.

Maresca, who left Chelsea four months ago, has been rumored for months to be the main rival for the Spaniard’s job. Guardiola’s contract at City expires in June 2027.

Guardiola answered questions about his future after the FA Cup final. When asked about the TNT Sports rumours, Guardiola replied, “Which rumours?” He then ended the interview by saying, “Have a good evening.”

The City has not commented on the allegations.

However, the club have planned a demonstration through Manchester on Monday to celebrate their League Cup and FA Cup wins this season, which could be a farewell to Guardiola.

City need to win their last two games of the season, starting at Bournemouth on Tuesday, and Arsenal will hope to drop points at Crystal Palace on Sunday if they are to win the Premier League this season.