"Manchester City are preparing for Pep Guardiola's exit after Sunday's Premier League match against Aston Villa. Sources have told BBC Sport that the managerial great is expected to leave Etihad Stadium at the end of the season. City maintain Guardiola has a contract for next season and are hopeful he will remain as manager. However, work towards his anticipated exit is under way at the club, with members of staff of the understanding he will leave."
"It is understood members of the squad are also anticipating his departure after the final game of the season againt Villa, while the club have turned their attentions towards how best to mark the tenure of their iconic boss. Former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca, who worked under Guardiola at City, is the front-runner to replace the 55-year-old."
"Guardiola has led City to 17 major trophies - and 20 in all - including six Premier League titles, the Champions League, three FA Cups and five EFL Cups during his 10 years at City. The club's greatest boss is widely regarded as one of the best managers of all time, and could yet still cap his stellar spell at Etihad Stadium with a seventh Premier League title, having already won the FA Cup and the Carabao Cup this season."
Manchester City are preparing for Pep Guardiola’s anticipated departure after the Premier League match against Aston Villa. BBC Sport reports Guardiola is expected to leave Etihad Stadium at the end of the season, while City say he has a contract for next season and hope he will remain. Despite that, work toward his exit is underway, with staff and squad members anticipating he will go after the final game against Aston Villa. The club is also considering how to mark his tenure. Enzo Maresca, a former Chelsea manager who worked under Guardiola at City, is reported as the front-runner to replace him. Guardiola has won 17 major trophies and 20 overall with City, including six Premier League titles and the Champions League, and could still add a seventh league title this season.
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