Reports indicate Pep Guardiola will end his time in charge of Manchester City this weekend. Guardiola, 55, has won six Premier League titles and City’s first Champions League title among 20 trophies since arriving in 2016. He could add another title. The Daily Mail and The Athletic reported that Guardiola will step down after Villa’s visit to the Etihad. The club has arranged a parade through Manchester on Monday to celebrate their League Cup and FA Cup triumphs this season. Enzo Maresca is reportedly in line to take over next season. Guardiola has one year remaining on his contract, but rumors of his departure have circulated. After a trophyless season in 2024/25, City bounced back. Guardiola arrived in England as a decorated coach. His influence has transformed the English game over the past 10 years. City has become the dominant force. Guardiola’s passing football has been copied. The timing of Guardiola’s exit comes with the outcome of an investigation into alleged breaches by City of financial regulations still to be released.