Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has said he believes it is the right moment to step away from the club at the end of the season, insisting the decision is in the best interest of both himself and the team.
Guardiola last took charge of City during their 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, before reflecting on what he describes as a defining 10-year spell in England.
“Perfect Time To Leave Man City”
After transforming City into a dominant force in English football and guiding them to their first UEFA Champions League title, the Spaniard said the timing of his departure feels right as he prepares to hand over responsibility.
“I am so tired. Seriously, I am so tired. I did everything. We did it. The memories I have of Barcelona and Bayern Munich are unbeatable but the luggage of memories I have from here from 10 years is more than any other,” he told the club’s website.
“It is the right time. I will not miss it for a while, that’s for sure. 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.
“I have been here for 10 years and of course the baggage, the memories that are put inside. It’s more than any of other part,” he began.
“There are 20 trophies? Absolutely. If not 20 trophies they would sack me before. Win win win then it’s continue, continue, continue.
“When you are not at home and you see the trophies in the cabinet I say how happy I am because I won one league. It’s the memories, the connections I had.
“I can’t explain but the connections I had from day one, with the city I would say but especially the staff and the players.
“I knew we were connected. I’m sure John and Bernando will say the same and that is what I will bring back to Barcelona.”
Guardiola has overseen 593 matches for City since arriving in 2016, recording 423 wins, 77 draws and 93 defeats.
Incredible Achievements At Man City
Guardiola’s decade-long spell at Manchester City (2016–2026) is widely regarded as one of the most dominant managerial eras in football history, yielding 20 major trophies.
He turned City into a European powerhouse, achieving sustained domestic and continental success, including a landmark Champions League triumph.
His side, particularly the 2017/18 team, set new Premier League standards with a record +79 goal difference in a single season and a 106-goal campaign, cementing their place among the greatest teams in English football history.
