Pep Guardiola will leave his role as Manchester City manager at the end of the season, the club said Friday, bringing an end to an era-defining legacy.
Guardiola was already considered one of the best coaches in the world when he took over at City in 2016 and his stock has continued to rise as he’s dominated English soccer by assembling some of the best teams the Premier League has ever seen.
He’s won a total of 17 major trophies at the Etihad, including six league titles, one Champions League and one Club World Cup. He most recently won the FA Cup as his City side beat Chelsea 1-0 at Wembley Stadium.
Guardiola’s influence while at City has been felt far beyond the professional game, with amateur sides across the United Kingdom now playing his possession-based style.
City fans would have hoped the Spaniard would stay on in his role but signs in recent weeks suggested this day might come sooner rather than later.
