Guardiola era ends
Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester City at the end of the 2025/26 season, bringing an end to the most dominant managerial reign in the club's history (1). The news hits hard, City now face a summer of transition and the biggest rebuild in a decade. Your club won everything under Guardiola, and replacing him will be the hardest task the board has ever faced.
Transfer exits building
City are open to selling goalkeeper James Trafford, but only if two conditions are met, a permanent transfer and a sizeable sell-on clause included in the deal (2). He joins Bernardo Silva, now a free agent pushing for Barcelona, and John Stones, wanted by Fenerbahçe, on the list of possible summer departures.
City miss out on winger target
Liverpool have won the race for a highly-rated winger, beating City, Manchester United, Chelsea, and Real Madrid to the signing (4). The deal is officially confirmed. Another reminder that with Guardiola heading out and no manager named yet, City's pull in the market faces a real test.
20 City players heading to the World Cup
A full list of 20 Manchester City players has been confirmed for this summer's FIFA World Cup, including John Stones, Morgan Rogers, and Claudio Echeverri (3). A strong City presence across the tournament, but it also complicates pre-season planning for whoever takes over from Guardiola.
Fan reactions
Supporters are still processing the Guardiola bombshell. On r/MCFC, fans are asking what comes next for Pep personally and for the club without him. There's a mix of reflection on the trophies and genuine uncertainty about the direction City take from here. Read the discussion.
