Pep Guardiola's tenure as Manchester City manager ended on May 19, 2026, with a 3-1 victory over West Ham United at the Etihad Stadium, securing the club's fourth consecutive Premier League title. The match was followed by an emotional farewell on May 24, 2026, when fans gathered to honor the manager who led the club to 18 major trophies, including six Premier League titles and the 2023 Champions League.
Guardiola, 55, joined City in 2016 from Bayern Munich. Under his guidance, the club achieved a historic treble in 2022-23, winning the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League. His final season saw City edge out Arsenal by two points to claim the title on the last day.
In his post-match remarks, Guardiola said, 'It has been fun. I gave everything, and the players gave everything. This club will always be in my heart.' The club has not yet announced a successor, though reports link former Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez and current Sporting CP boss Ruben Amorim to the role.
