Pep Guardiola confirms Manchester City exit after Sunday’s match
Pep Guardiola has confirmed he will leave Manchester City after Sunday’s home game with Aston Villa, saying in an emotional video that he knows “it’s my time.”
Pep Guardiola has confirmed he will leave his role as Manchester City manager after Sunday’s Premier League home match against Aston Villa, announcing the decision in an emotional video statement in which he said: “Deep inside, I know it’s my time.”
Why it matters
Guardiola has been Manchester City’s manager for multiple seasons and his departure marks the end of one of the most successful managerial eras in the club’s history. The announcement affects City’s immediate preparations for Sunday’s fixture and raises questions about the club’s managerial succession and the short-term morale of players and staff.
How Guardiola delivered the news
According to Sports Mole Football, Guardiola confirmed the exit via a video statement released on Friday, describing his time at the club as emotionally significant and saying, “It has been so f****** fun” while adding that he feels it is the right moment to step down. The report states the departure will take effect after Sunday’s match at the Etihad Stadium against Aston Villa.
Immediate implications for Manchester City
The announcement means Guardiola will manage City for one final Premier League fixture at home on Sunday. Beyond that date, the club will need to clarify plans for who will take charge next, whether an internal caretaker will be appointed for the short term, and how the club will approach finding a permanent successor. Sports Mole’s article reports Guardiola’s own words but does not detail any formal club statement, succession plan, or timeline beyond the match itself.
- Source: Sports Mole Football reported Guardiola’s video statement confirming he will leave after Sunday’s home match vs Aston Villa.
- Quote used: Guardiola said “Deep inside, I know it’s my time” and described his time at the club as “so f****** fun.”
- Timing: Departure will take effect after Sunday’s Premier League fixture at the Etihad Stadium.
Context and unanswered questions
The Sports Mole piece provides the manager’s emotional message and the timing of his exit but does not include an official Manchester City club statement, details of Guardiola’s reasons beyond his quoted feeling, information on any planned farewell events, nor any confirmation of who will succeed him. Those details will need to be confirmed by the club or additional reporting.
For readers tracking the Premier League title race, European commitments, or City’s squad planning for next season, the managerial change could have major implications — but Sports Mole’s article does not specify any immediate changes to team selection or transfers tied to the announcement.
What happens next
Manchester City are due to face Aston Villa at home on Sunday; Guardiola will manage that match and then depart according to the report. The club is expected to issue its own statement and outline short- and long-term succession plans in due course. Journalists and supporters should look for an official Manchester City communication to confirm timing, reasons, and next steps.