Is Pep Guardiola Leaving Manchester City? Everything We Know So Far

Reports suggest that Pep Guardiola could be nearing the end of his time at Manchester City, with several British outlets now claiming that his departure after the 2025-26 season is becoming more and more likely.

According to the Mirror, Guardiola is reportedly expected to step away from Manchester City once the current campaign ends, despite still having a contract running until 2027.

The report also added that people close to the situation believe the manager feels his cycle at the club may be coming to a natural conclusion after nearly ten years in charge.

The speculation intensified after City's recent FA Cup final victory over Chelsea.

Is Pep Guardiola Leaving Manchester City?

While Guardiola has publicly denied that he has already decided to leave, reports continue to suggest that an exit is now considered increasingly probable.

The club hierarchy are also reportedly preparing for life after Guardiola, with former City player Vincent Kompany and Enzo Maresca being linked as potential replacements.

Guardiola has managed Manchester City since 2016 and transformed the club into one of Europe's dominant sides. Under him, City have won multiple Premier League titles, domestic cups, and the UEFA Champions League, including the historic treble in 2023.

City also remain in the Premier League title race, with their battle against Arsenal looking set to go down to the final matchday of the season.

The former Barcelona manager has reportedly been expected to leave Manchester at the end of the season for some time, and according to the Daily Mail, City have now started informing key stakeholders ahead of a possible announcement on Sunday.

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This story was originally published May 18, 2026 at 3:45 PM.