Josep Guardiola and a cycle completed, how did it go at Manchester City?
Reports indicate that Pep Guardiola would leave Manchester City at the end of the season. He would remain very close to 600 games on the "Cityzen" bench
One of the most popular rumors at the end of the season is the possible end of Josep Guardiola's cycle at Manchester City. The Spanish coach would leave the English team's bench after 10 years with the club. Review data from a large process.
The information has been exposed by the media Daily Mail and The Athletic. Pep Guardiola would end his process at Manchester City. Although the Spanish strategist has a contract with the club until 2027, the end of his relationship with the “Cityzens” is closer than expected.
Among the arguments stands out an understandable erosion of the process that began in 2016. In addition, the departure of the club's sporting director, Txiki Begiristain, would be another trigger in Guardiola's decision.
Reports indicate that the English team would already have a replacement for Pep Guardiola. The next in charge of the “Cityzens” would be the Italian coach Enzo Maresca. Maresca comes from directing Chelsea and leaving good feelings with his style.
Pep Guardiola's legacy
Pep Guardiola took over as Manchester City's coach in July 2016. Since then, the Spanish strategist has built the longest process of his entire career. Guardiola directed 247 games with FC Barcelona, he commanded another 161 games with Bayern Munich, but at Manchester City he has been able to lead 592 games.
The respected Spanish coach has left very admirable records in a tournament as competitive as the Premier League. Guardiola maintains a balance of 424 wins, 76 draws and only 92 losses. Guardiola has a winning percentage of 71.5%, the highest in Premier League history.
Until now, Guardiola has filled Manchester City's display cabinets with trophies. Pep's process has left 20 titles in 10 years. The Spanish strategist has won 6 Premier League (2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024), 5 EFL Cup / Carabao Cup (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2026), 3 FA Cup (2019, 2023, 2026), 3 Community Shield (2018, 2019, 2024), 1 UEFA Super Cup (2023), 1 FIFA Club World Cup (2023) and 1 UEFA Champions League (2023).
Guardiola and Manchester City are still fighting for one more trophy. The Spanish strategist is seeking his seventh Premier League title. Arsenal has been their main obstacle in obtaining this title in this edition of the tournament. Everything will be defined on the last day.