Guardiola Confirms Manchester City Departure

 

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has officially confirmed that he will step down from his role at the end of the season.

Guardiola released a video on social media on Friday ahead of City’s final Premier League clash against Aston Villa on Sunday.

The Spaniard has been in charge of the Citizens since 2016, becoming their most successful manager in the club’s history after winning the Champions League, six Premier League titles, and a haul of domestic cups.

Guardiola Thanks City Faithfuls

In the video, he said: “Nothing is eternal, if it was, I would be here. Eternal will be the feeling, the people, the memories, the love I have for my Manchester City.

“This is a city built from work. From graft. You see it in the colour of the bricks. From people who clocked in early, stayed late. The factories. The Pankhursts. The unions. The music. Simply the Industrial Revolution and how this changed the world. And I think I grew to understand that, and my teams did too.

“We worked. We suffered. We fought. And we did things our own way. Our way.

“Hard work comes in many forms. Trips to Bournemouth, when we lost the Premier League, and you were there. Trips to Istanbul, when you were there, too.

“Remember, the Manchester Arena attack, when this city showed the world what strength actually looks like? Not anger. Not fear. Just love. Community. Togetherness. A city united.

“Remember, losing my mum during COVID and feeling this club carry me through it. The fans, the staff, the people of Manchester, you gave me strength when I needed it most. Cris, my kids, my whole family, you were there as always. Khaldoon, you were there too.

“Players don’t forget – every single instant, moment, me, my staff, this club, everything. What we have done, we have done it for all of you. And you have been just exceptional. You don’t know it yet, but you are leaving a legacy.

“So as my time comes to an end, be happy. Oasis are back again.

“Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for trusting me.”

Manchester City are expected to appoint Enzo Maresca as Guardiola’s successor, with the former Chelsea and Leicester City coach having previously worked as his assistant at the Etihad Stadium.