Spanish tactician Pep Guardiola is reportedly set to step down as manager of Manchester City at the end of the season.
According to reports by the Daily Mail, Guardiola is expected to officially leave the club on Sunday after Manchester City’s final Premier League game against Aston Villa.
The report stated that the club plans to honour the 55-year-old manager during a celebration parade scheduled for Monday in Manchester.
Guardiola, who has spent 10 years at Manchester City, has enjoyed remarkable success at the club, winning 20 major trophies, including six Premier League titles and the club’s first-ever UEFA Champions League crown. He also guided City to an unprecedented four consecutive league titles.
Manchester City are still in contention for another Premier League title this season, but their hopes depend on Arsenal dropping points in one of their remaining matches.
Reports further claimed that Manchester City have already informed some of their sponsors about Guardiola’s imminent departure, while discussions about his exit have reportedly circulated among people close to the manager.
The planned victory parade is expected to begin at Manchester’s Northern Quarter before ending at the Etihad Stadium, where supporters are likely to celebrate Guardiola’s achievements and farewell.
More details are expected to emerge in the coming hours.
