Guardiola says 'nothing is eternal' as Man City exit confirmed
Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester City after a decade as manager, with his final match scheduled against Aston Villa. During his tenure, he led the club to 17 major trophies, including six Premier League titles. Guardiola expressed that while he has no specific reason for his departure, he feels it is simply his time to move on.
- ▪Guardiola has been the manager of Manchester City for 10 years.
- ▪He has won 17 major trophies, including six Premier League titles.
- ▪His last game will be against Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium.
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Guardiola to leave Man City after 10 years as bossPublished22 May 2026, 11:18 BSTUpdated 4 minutes agoManchester City have confirmed that manager Pep Guardiola will leave the club after Sunday's final match of the season.Guardiola has led City to 17 major trophies, including six Premier League titles in 10 top-flight seasons in charge.The 55-year-old's final game will be against Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium.BBC Sport reported on Monday that City were preparing for Guardiola's departure a year before the end of his contract."Don't ask me the reasons I'm leaving," said Guardiola. "There is no reason, but deep inside, I know it's my time. "Nothing is eternal, if it was, I would be here.
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