Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is widely expected to announce his departure from the Etihad Stadium following Sunday’s final Premier League clash against Aston Villa.
The 55-year-old Catalan, who recently secured his twentieth major trophy with the club by defeating Chelsea in the FA Cup final, will reportedly step down despite holding a contract until 2027.
If the legendary strategist decides to leave this summer, he already has his post-Manchester City plans clearly laid out.
Reports indicate that Guardiola will take a year-long sabbatical to recharge his batteries before officially transitioning into international management.
While the English FA previously showed strong interest before appointing Thomas Tuchel, Guardiola remains highly sought after on the global stage and has been heavily linked to the Spain national team job.
Meanwhile, Manchester City is wasting no time planning for the post-Pep era, with former assistant Enzo Maresca emerging as the clear frontrunner to take the managerial reins.
The Italian tactician is reportedly set to agree to an initial three-year contract to guide the Citizens forward into their next chapter.
