Former Liverpool man to leave Manchester City alongside Pep Guardiola
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Former Liverpool man will leave together with Pep Guardiola following Sunday’s final Premier League game against Aston Villa. Image Credits: Imago ImagesPep Guardiola has confirmed he will leave Manchester City this summer after a trophy-laden decade in charge.
The Spaniard will depart following Sunday’s final Premier League game against Aston Villa, despite still having one year remaining on his contract.Guardiola leaves after winning a domestic cup double in his final season, although City missed out on the Premier League title following their draw with Bournemouth.Manchester City have also confirmed the North Stand at the Etihad Stadium will be renamed the ‘Pep Guardiola Stand’, while a statue has been commissioned to honour his “incredible contribution during his 10 historic years” at the club.The 55-year-old is now planning to take a break from football after his departure. I will not [coach] for a while.”Since his appointment in February 2016, the 55-year-old has won every major trophy in club football, transforming Manchester City and reshaping the Premier League landscape.During his 10 years at the Etihad, Guardiola guided City to 20 trophies, including six Premier League titles and the Champions League in 2023.Guardiola will continue his association with the City Football Group by taking up a role as a global ambassador.
City were keen for Lijnders to remain at the Etihad following the end of Guardiola’s 10-year reign, with former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca set to take over.However, former Liverpool assistant coach Lijnders has decided against signing a new long-term deal to become part of Maresca’s coaching staff.The 43-year-old is expected to say goodbye to players and staff after Sunday’s final game of the season before pursuing a new challenge this summer.Lijnders joined City last summer as Guardiola’s assistant after the departures of Juanma Lillo, Carlos Vicens and Inigo Dominguez.He signed a one-year contract with the option of a further 12 months. Manchester City Pep Guardiola Pep Lijnders