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Guardiola announces 2025-26 exit after Leverkusen loss

8/18/2026

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola threatened to quit after a 2-0 loss to Bayer Leverkusen in 2025, after clashing with captain Kyle Walker.
Guardiola announced he steps down after the 2025-26 season, ending a decade with 20 trophies.
Chair Khaldoon al-Mubarak said Guardiola threatened to quit “100 times” after the loss.
Chief executive Ferran Soriano urged a measured response, noting midfielder Kevin De Bruyne’s disappointment over his contract not being renewed.

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola threatened to quit after a 2-0 loss to Bayer Leverkusen in 2025, after clashing with captain Kyle Walker.
Guardiola announced he steps down after the 2025-26 season, ending a decade with 20 trophies.
Chair Khaldoon al-Mubarak said Guardiola threatened to quit “100 times” after the loss.
Chief executive Ferran Soriano urged a measured response, noting midfielder Kevin De Bruyne’s disappointment over his contract not being renewed.