Mansion Sports – Pep Guardiola is set to bring his legendary managerial spell at Manchester City to an end this summer, with the Catalan coach expected to step down after the final Premier League match of the season.

After guiding the club to unprecedented success, the 55-year-old is set to leave following the title-deciding clash against Aston Villa on Sunday.

A Decade of Dominance Will Come to an End

The landscape of English football is set for a major shift as Guardiola prepares to leave his position at City.

After ten years in charge, the figure who redefined the Premier League will step down after Sunday’s final league match against Aston Villa, closing an era that has elevated the Etihad club to the highest level of world football.

According to Daily Mail, Guardiola will conclude his journey at the Etihad with a total of 20 trophies and has transformed City into one of the best clubs in the world.

The 55-year-old has led City to six league titles, including an unprecedented run of four consecutive championships, while also guiding the club to its first-ever Champions League triumph.

Sponsors Have Been Informed as Announcement Nears

City have already begun preparing for the impact of Guardiola’s departure, with reports stating that club executives have started informing key stakeholders.

It is reported that City have begun notifying their sponsors that an official announcement is imminent. This news has also reportedly become an open secret among Guardiola’s close circle in recent weeks.

The timing of this departure is designed to allow for a major farewell. The announcement is expected to be confirmed on Sunday, in time for Guardiola’s immense contribution to English football to be celebrated during Monday’s open-top bus parade.

Preparations for the parade are reportedly set to begin in Manchester’s Northern Quarter at 16:00 before concluding outside the Colin Bell Stand reception at Etihad Stadium one hour later.

Potential Successor Candidates and Future Role

As the search for a replacement intensifies, there remains a possibility that Guardiola’s relationship with City Football Group will not be entirely severed.

He still has one year remaining on his contract, which he has repeatedly referenced, and there is a possibility he could remain at the club in a different capacity. However, his days on the touchline are said to be coming to an end as he seeks either a new challenge or a period of rest.

The Athletic reports that former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is currently viewed as the leading candidate by the City hierarchy.

Maresca left Chelsea in January after reportedly informing the club that he had held talks with City regarding a potential succession to Guardiola.

One Final Trophy Chase

Guardiola’s final week as City manager could still become one of his most memorable, with the club remaining in contention for a historic double to close his managerial era.

City defeated Chelsea 1-0 at Wembley on Saturday to win the FA Cup and remain in competition with Arsenal for the Premier League title. The legendary coach will certainly be eager to secure one final trophy before his departure is officially announced.

City will travel to Vitality Stadium to face Bournemouth on Tuesday night before their final match against Aston Villa at the Etihad on Sunday.