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Pep Guardiola to step down as Manchester City manager - club

Published: 22 May 2026 - 01:37 pm | Last Updated: 22 May 2026 - 01:38 pm
Manchester City's Spanish manager Pep Guardiola waves to the fans following the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Crystal Palace at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on May 13, 2026. Photo by Darren Staples / AFP

Manchester City's Spanish manager Pep Guardiola waves to the fans following the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Crystal Palace at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on May 13, 2026. Photo by Darren Staples / AFP

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Manchester, United Kingdom: Pep Guardiola will bring his trophy-laden decade as manager of Manchester City to an end this weekend, the club announced on Friday.
"Deep inside, I know it's my time," said Guardiola, who will take charge for the final time against Aston Villa on Sunday.