Guardiola on verge of Manchester City exit at end of Premier League season
Al Jazeera • • sports
Key Points:
- Pep Guardiola is set to leave Manchester City after a decade, concluding one of the most successful eras in Premier League history, with an official announcement expected after the final game of the season against Aston Villa.
- Former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca, who led Chelsea to the FIFA Club World Cup last year, is the leading candidate to replace Guardiola at Manchester City.
- Guardiola, 55, secured his 20th trophy with City by winning the FA Cup against Chelsea, adding to the League Cup victory this season, while his contract runs until June 2027.
- Guardiola declined to comment on his future after the FA Cup final, and Manchester City have not responded to the departure rumors, but a celebratory parade in Manchester on Monday may serve as a farewell event.
- Manchester City still aim to clinch the Premier League title by winning their last two matches and hoping Arsenal drops points, keeping the championship race undecided.