Pep Guardiola has confirmed he is stepping down as Manchester City manager after 10 years at the Etihad, saying it is the right time to walk away.
The 55-year-old took charge of his final game on Sunday, a 2-1 home defeat to Aston Villa. Speaking after the match, Guardiola said he feels at peace with the decision and will now take time to rest and focus on his family.
“It is the right time. I will not miss it for a while, that’s for sure,” he said. “I feel deeply that the decision is the right decision for this club and the players. I thank the club for respecting it, they understood.”
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Guardiola leaves City as one of the most successful managers in the club’s history. During his decade in charge, he led the team to six Premier League titles, one Champions League trophy, three FA Cups, and five League Cups.
His departure marks the end of an era at Manchester City, where his possession-based style transformed the club into a dominant force in English and European football.
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