Pep Guardiola has informed his Manchester City players that he will leave the club after Sunday's final Premier League game of the season against Aston Villa. Guardiola felt obliged to update his squad after news of his departure broke on Monday night, taking him by surprise while he was preparing for Tuesday's match at Bournemouth.
The move marks the end of a record-breaking 10-year tenure that has reshaped both the club and English football. Since arriving in England in 2016, the 55-year-old manager has won 20 trophies, including six Premier League titles and the club's first Champions League title.
Enzo Maresca is set to replace Guardiola as manager before next season. Manchester City has agreed to a three-year deal in principle with Maresca, though Chelsea may be able to demand compensation for the Italian.