Guardiola announces he is leaving at the end of the season
Pep Guardiola has confirmed he will leave Manchester City when the season ends. "Foi a experiência da minha vida," he said, it was the experience of his life (2) (3) (5). The manager will then step away from coaching indefinitely. "Vou descansar", I am going to rest (2). No next job lined up. No timeline for a return. Just rest.
Etihad north stand to be named after Guardiola
The club are not waiting to honour him. The Etihad north stand will be renamed after Guardiola, and a statue will be erected at the stadium (5). Your next trip to the ground will look different. His name will be built into the place.
City close in on Elliot Anderson
Manchester City are closing in on a deal for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson. United were interested too, but City have moved ahead and an agreement is in place (3) (4). The 22-year-old looks set to be part of the post-Guardiola rebuild.
Reijnders linked with summer exit
Tijjani Reijnders is attracting interest from Arsenal and Juventus ahead of a potential summer move away from City (1). No deal done yet, but the midfielder's future is uncertain as the club prepares for the transition.
Fan reactions
The news has hit hard. Fans are already sharing memories and debating Guardiola's place among the all-time greats, with one thread listing the longest-serving Premier League managers now that Pep's departure is confirmed. Assistant Pep Lijnders is also leaving, he turned down a long-term deal to join Enzo Maresca's staff instead. The sense is clear: an era is ending, and it is ending all at once. Read the discussion here
