Overview
- Multiple outlets on Monday reported that Pep Guardiola plans to step down after Sunday's home match against Aston Villa, with City preparing to confirm the news that day.
- Reports say the club has briefed sponsor partners and set a Monday open-top bus parade in Manchester that could double as a public farewell.
- Manchester City has not issued formal confirmation, and Guardiola recently told reporters he has one year left on his contract.
- Enzo Maresca is widely tipped as the preferred replacement, with Vincent Kompany also linked by several reports.
- Guardiola's 10-year tenure delivered about 20 trophies, including six Premier League titles and the club's first Champions League, raising the stakes for whoever takes charge next.