End of an Era - Pep Guardiola Leaves Manchester City After 10 Incredible Years and 20 Trophies!
Pep Guardiola has officially departed Manchester City after a decade in charge, leaving as the most successful manager in the club's history with 20 trophies. The Spaniard departs this summer with an emotional farewell, handing over to a new era at the Etihad.
One of football's greatest chapters has come to a close. Pep Guardiola has officially left Manchester City after ten extraordinary years, departing as the most decorated manager in the club's entire history. The announcement came on May 22, 2026, ending a reign that redefined English football.
"I Know It's My Time"
In an emotional farewell statement, Guardiola reflected on a decade that changed everything. "When I arrived, my first interview was with Noel Gallagher. I walked out thinking, 'Okay... Noel is here? This will be fun,'" he said. "And what a time we have had together. Don't ask me the reasons I'm leaving. There is no reason, but deep inside, I know it's my time."
Guardiola managed 593 games in charge of City, winning 423 of them — a remarkable 71% win rate. He drew 77 and lost 93, with his very last defeat coming against Aston Villa on the final day of the 2025-26 season.
A Trophy Cabinet Like No Other
In 136 years before Guardiola's arrival, Manchester City won 18 trophies in total. In just 10 years under the Catalan, they added 20 more. The full list of what he won at the Etihad:
Premier League: 6 titles (including a historic 4 in a row)
FA Cup: 3
Carabao Cup (League Cup): 5
Champions League: 1 (2022-23 Treble season)
UEFA Super Cup: 1
FIFA Club World Cup: 1
Community Shield: 3
The 2022-23 season stands as the crown jewel — City won the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League to complete an iconic Treble, making Guardiola the first manager ever to win the Treble twice, having done it previously with Barcelona in 2008-09.
What Comes Next
Despite leaving the dugout, Guardiola won't be disappearing from football altogether. He will continue his relationship with City Football Group as a Global Ambassador, providing technical advice to clubs across the group and working on special projects.
Former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is reportedly set to replace Guardiola at the Etihad, tasked with the near-impossible job of following the greatest era in Manchester City's history.
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