SportFootballPep GuardiolaLIVEUpdated 4 mins agoPep Guardiola has officially announced that he is leaving Manchester City after Sunday's final game of the season, bringing to an end his trophy-filled 10 years at the clubPep Guardiola is leaving Man City(Image: Getty Images)The end has finally come for Pep Guardiola at Manchester City.Guardiola had another year left to run on his contract with City, but has decided to call time after a decade in the role. He has won six Premier League titles, the Champions League, three FA Cups and five Carabao Cups. While he has missed out on the league title for the second successive year, he bows out with the FA Cup and Carabao Cup.City host Aston Villa on Sunday for what will be Guardiola's 593rd and final match in charge of the team. Enzo Maresca, who left Chelsea in January, will be confirmed as his successor and is already working on his succession plan.Follow all the reaction after the announcement below...‌View PostView PostToday11:24 BSTSoriano on Pep exit Manchester City CEO Ferran Soriano has had his say on Pep's exit.He said: “We have been privileged to work alongside Pep Guardiola for 10 years. We have witnessed his greatness and dedication, but also enjoyed his companionship, his friendship and humanity. What a privilege it has been for so many of us at Manchester City!“Pep’s legacy is extraordinary and its true impact will be better assessed by Manchester City historians of the future. He contributed decisively to our journey to global excellence and his high standards will be a reference for our players and managers of the future.“If there is something more difficult than winning, it is winning again. It requires incredible persistence, resilience and the humility to start again every year, with the same energy, again and again. This is what Pep did.“Nobody would have believed, ten years ago, that we could win 20 trophies in this decade, playing entertaining football of such high quality. It was unthinkable… and yet it was done.“As we celebrate the past, we are also very happy to know that Pep will stay with the group and we will be able use his knowledge and experience in so many of our other clubs to help managers and players. We will forever be grateful to Pep and cherish so many unforgettable memories. He is a City legend… forever.”Today11:20 BSTMore from PepHe continued:Hard work comes in many forms. Trips to Bournemouth, when we lost the Premier League, and you were there. Trips to Istanbul, when you were there, too.Remember, the Manchester Arena attack, when this city showed the world what strength actually looks like? Not anger. Not fear. Just love. Community. Togetherness. A city united.Remember, losing my mum during COVID and feeling this club carry me through it. The fans, the staff, the people of Manchester, you gave me strength when I needed it most. Cris, my kids, my whole family, you were there as always. Khaldoon, you were there too.Players don’t forget - every single instant, moment, me, my staff, this club, everything. What we have done, we have done it for all of you. And you have been just exceptional. You don’t know it yet, but you are leaving a legacy.So as my time comes to an end, be happy. Oasis are back again.Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for trusting me.Pep Guardiola(Image: Getty Images)Today11:19 BSTGuardiola's messagePep Guardiola has issued a statement on Manchester City's website.He said:When I arrived, my first interview was with Noel Gallagher. I walked out thinking, ‘Okay… Noel is here? This will be fun,’” Guardiola said.And what a time we have had together. Don’t ask me the reasons I’m leaving. There is no reason, but deep inside, I know it’s my time. Nothing is eternal, if it was, I would be here. Eternal will be the feeling, the people, the memories, the love I have for my Manchester City.This is a city built from work. From graft. You see it in the colour of the bricks. From people who clocked in early, stayed late. The factories. The Pankhursts. The unions. The music. Simply the Industrial Revolution and how this changed the world. And I think I grew to understand that, and my teams did too.We worked. We suffered. We fought. And we did things our own way. Our way.Pep Guardiola after winning the Premier League title for the first time(Image: (OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images))Today11:17 BSTMan City statement City have released a statement to confirm the news.They said:Pep Guardiola will step down as Manager of Manchester City this summer.The Catalan, who joined City in July 2016, has had a transformative effect during his ten years in charge, and will leave having won 20 major trophies - making him the most successful Manager in our history.Despite his departure as Manager of Manchester City, Pep will continue his relationship with the City Football Group, by taking up a role as a Global Ambassador. The role will see him giving technical advice to the clubs in the group, working on specific projects and collaborations.Today11:15 BSTWelcome Hello and welcome to our live coverage on the news that Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester City this summer. The Catalan bows out after 10 years at the Etihad Stadium with 17 major trophies, including six Premier League titles.Guardiola ends his final season at the Etihad Stadium with the FA Cup and League Cup. His final game in charge will be on Sunday at home to Aston Villa.Stay with us for live updates throughout the day.‌