Overview
- Guardiola took charge of his final game at the Etihad on Sunday, May 25, capping a ten‑year spell in which he won 20 trophies for Manchester City.
- After the match he said he will call and offer support to the club’s incoming manager once the appointment is confirmed.
- Former City assistant Enzo Maresca is widely reported to be the favourite to replace Guardiola, but the club has not yet announced an official appointment.
- The final game featured emotional farewells for long‑serving players John Stones and Bernardo Silva and Guardiola said he felt very tired and was moved to tears.
- Media reports say Guardiola will take a short break and may pursue international management or a technical role next, a path that remains reported rather than confirmed.