• Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester City after the current season, ending a transformative decade in English football.
• During his tenure, Guardiola led City to a remarkable 20 trophies, including six Premier League titles and the UEFA Champions League.
• Guardiola expressed his deep affection for the club, stating that “deep inside, I know it’s my time” to move on.
• The final match for Guardiola will be against Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium.
• His departure coincides with ongoing investigations into alleged financial regulations breaches by the club.

Pep Guardiola has confirmed he will depart Manchester City at the end of the current season, concluding a decade of significant success that has reshaped English football, according to Reuters, Channel News Asia, and Al Jazeera.

Guardiola's tenure at Manchester City began in 2016, leading to an impressive tally of 20 trophies, including six Premier League titles and the club's first Champions League in history. Despite his team's success, they have not clinched the league title in the past two seasons, highlighted this week when they drew with Bournemouth, leading Arsenal to claim the championship, reports Channel News Asia and Reuters.

"Don’t ask me the reasons I’m leaving. There is no reason, but deep inside, I know it’s my time," said Guardiola in an emotional statement. He emphasized the enduring love and memories he has for the club, stating, "Nothing is eternal; if it was, I would be here," according to Al Jazeera and Reuters.

Guardiola's last match will occur at home against Aston Villa, capping his successful management period. His tenure is noted for tactical innovations that have influenced not only his team but the league as a whole, making City a dominant force in English football, as emphasized by Channel News Asia and Al Jazeera.

As he prepares to leave, Guardiola reaffirmed the emotional bonds he has formed, recollecting how the Manchester community supported him during personal hardships. "The fans, the staff, the people of Manchester, you gave me strength when I needed it most," he shared, illustrating his deep connection to the club, according to Reuters, Channel News Asia, and Al Jazeera.

Guardiola's exit will also coincide with an ongoing investigation regarding alleged breaches of financial rules by Manchester City, presenting a challenging backdrop to his remarkable achievements at the club, as noted by Channel News Asia and Al Jazeera.