May 25, 2026
Manchester City’s Spanish manager Pep Guardiola (L) embraces Manchester City’s Portuguese midfielder #20 Bernardo Silva (2nd L) as they take part in farwell ceremonies following the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on May 24, 2026. (Photo by Darren Staples / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or ‘live’ services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /
The 2026 summer transfer window is already witnessing the end of several iconic eras across European football, with legendary managers and senior players preparing to leave clubs where they became household names.
From Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola ending his trophy-laden reign to uncertainty surrounding stars like Mohamed Salah and Andoni Iraola, here are the biggest exits dominating football headlines.
