Manchester City Announces Departure of Guardiola and Five Key Staff Members

Manchester City officially announced that Pep Guardiola and his entire coaching team will leave the club at the conclusion of the current season, marking the end of one of the most successful eras in the English club's history after ten years filled with titles and achievements.

Alongside Guardiola, his assistants Pep Linders and Kolo Touré will depart, as well as fitness coach Lorenzo Buonaventura, technical advisor Manel Estiarte, and goalkeeping coach Xabi Mancisidor.

The club issued a formal statement confirming the departures: "We confirm that Pep Linders, Kolo Touré, Lorenzo Buonaventura, Manel Estiarte, and Xabi Mancisidor will leave at the end of the 2025-2026 season. Everyone at Manchester City thanks these five members for their efforts and dedication, and we wish them all the best in their future endeavors."

Guardiola's exit marks the conclusion of a golden era for Manchester City under the Spanish coach, who over a decade transformed the team into a dominant force both domestically and continentally. During his tenure, the club secured numerous English Premier League titles, UEFA Champions League trophies, and other local championships.

Guardiola arrived at the Etihad Stadium following successful spells with Barcelona and Bayern Munich, before creating a historic chapter with Manchester City that established him as one of the greatest managers in football history.