Pep Guardiola is leaving Manchester City this summer, ending a decade that produced 20 trophies, including six Premier League titles and the 2023 Champions League. The Spaniard departs after City's final-day game against Aston Villa, despite one year left on his contract. He secured a cup double in his 10th season but missed out on the league title after a draw at Bournemouth.

Guardiola's emotional farewell avoided giving a reason, saying only that he knew it was his time. During his tenure from 2016 he reshaped the club entirely, guiding three different squads to dominance. He will remain connected as a global ambassador for the City Football Group, providing technical advice across the organization.

City's departure from their manager comes as the club faces 115 charges over alleged financial rule breaches between 2009 and 2018, which they deny. Finding his successor will be difficult given Guardiola's unique impact, though the current squad averages just 24 years old and remains competitive. Guardiola himself put it simply: It has been so fun.