Manchester City are preparing for life after Pep Guardiola, with sources telling ESPN the manager will leave at the end of the season after a decade at the Etihad. Several players and staff believe the 55-year-old will quit this summer, despite being under contract until 2027. Guardiola has repeatedly dodged questions about his future, though sources close to the club insist "nothing has changed" when approached.

The club has already identified former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca as their top choice to replace him. Maresca served as Guardiola's assistant at City before leaving Stamford Bridge in January and has been sounded out about returning. City bosses are keen to avoid distractions while the team remains in the Premier League title race — they must beat Bournemouth on Tuesday or Arsenal will be crowned champions for the first time since 2004.

Guardiola secured his 20th trophy as City manager with Saturday's FA Cup final victory over Chelsea. The club plans to celebrate by parading both the FA Cup and Carabao Cup the day after the final game of the season against Aston Villa. Sources also told ESPN that City intend to rename a stand at the Etihad in Guardiola's honor, cementing his legacy as one of the most successful managers in the club's history.