Overview
- Guardiola, whose Manchester City drew 1-1 at Bournemouth on Tuesday to confirm Arsenal as champions, said he will speak with chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak before any decision on his future.
- Major outlets report he plans to leave after Sunday’s home finale against Aston Villa, though the club has issued no confirmation and notes he has a year left on his contract.
- Former City assistant Enzo Maresca is widely tipped to take over, with multiple reports of an agreement in principle following his recent stint as Chelsea manager.
- Reporting says City have begun preparing partners and staff for a transition, with talk of timing any announcement around an open-top bus parade to allow formal tributes.
- Guardiola’s 10 years have brought about 20 trophies, and any departure would force a reset in the dressing room and recruitment as players and staff plan for life after his leadership.