Pep Guardiola will step down as Manchester City manager this summer, ending a 10-year spell at the club, according to ESPN. The move is scheduled to take effect at the end of the season, ESPN reported, marking the conclusion of a decade-long tenure in charge of the Premier League side.
The announcement confirms Guardiola will not continue into the next campaign. ESPN reported the decision follows a period of tenure that began a decade ago, with the manager set to leave his post when the current season concludes.
Meanwhile, Manchester United have confirmed the appointment of Michael Carrick as their permanent head coach on a two-year deal, according to ESPN. The club’s confirmation formalizes Carrick’s role on a multi-year contract, reflecting a long-term appointment to lead the first team.
Both developments were included in the latest round of managerial news tracked by ESPN. The outlet has provided live updates on the Guardiola departure and the Carrick appointment as the clubs prepare for the close of the season and the start of the next campaign.
ESPN’s coverage has presented the two announcements as part of concurrent changes across leading English clubs. The reports offer the most recent official information available on the future leadership at Manchester City and Manchester United, per ESPN’s live updates.