Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has reportedly been left furious after news of his planned summer departure leaked ahead of a crucial Premier League fixture, throwing the club into chaos.
According to reports, Guardiola personally informed his players during an unexpected late-night group call that he will leave Manchester City following the final league game of the season against Aston Villa.
The shocking development has stunned both supporters and players, especially after Guardiola had repeatedly insisted publicly that he intended to remain at the Etihad for the final year of his current contract.
Reports claim the legendary Spanish manager was particularly angry about the timing of the leak, which emerged just before City’s must-win clash away at Bournemouth.
Sources close to the situation revealed that Guardiola had only recently reassured members of the squad that he was staying, making the sudden announcement even more surprising inside the dressing room.
One insider told SunSport that Guardiola was deeply upset the news became public before he had the chance to address the situation privately and properly with his players.
During the late-night call, Guardiola reportedly apologised to the squad for how events unfolded and admitted he was blindsided by the leak himself.
The emotional meeting left several players shocked, with many now preparing for the end of one of the most successful managerial eras in Premier League history.
Since arriving from Bayern Munich in 2016, Guardiola has transformed Manchester City into a football powerhouse. Under his leadership, the club has dominated English football, winning six Premier League titles, multiple domestic cups, and finally lifting the UEFA Champions League trophy in 2023.
His tactical brilliance, relentless standards, and ability to evolve the team year after year have made him one of the greatest managers the game has ever seen.
Even this season, Guardiola guided City to another domestic cup double after defeating Chelsea 1-0 in the FA Cup final, further cementing his incredible legacy at the club.
With Guardiola’s departure now appearing inevitable, attention has already shifted toward who could replace him at the Etihad Stadium.
Former Manchester City assistant coach Enzo Maresca has reportedly emerged as one of the leading candidates following his departure from Chelsea earlier this year. Maresca remains highly respected within City’s hierarchy due to his understanding of Guardiola’s tactical philosophy and his previous work within the club’s system.
If confirmed, Guardiola’s exit will mark the end of an unforgettable chapter in Manchester City’s history — one filled with dominance, records, trophies, and a style of football that changed the Premier League forever.
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