Pep Guardiola has confirmed he's leaving Manchester City after an incredible decade at the helm, with Sunday's Premier League fixture against Aston Villa set to be his farewell match.
The 55-year-old Catalan won't be stepping away from the City family entirely, though.
He's taking on a fresh role as Global Ambassador for City Football Group, the club's parent company.
It's a position that will see him offering technical guidance to clubs across the group's portfolio, which includes the likes of Girona in Spain, New York City in MLS, and French side Troyes.
Pep Guardiola will be taking on a fresh role as Global Ambassador for City Football Group
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He'll also be involved in various projects and collaborations going forward.
The announcement follows days of mounting speculation about his future at the Etihad Stadium.
Guardiola's trophy cabinet from his time in Manchester is nothing short of extraordinary.
He's lifted 20 major honours since arriving in July 2016, making him the most successful manager in the club's history.
Six Premier League titles headline his achievements, along with that unforgettable Champions League triumph in 2023.
The domestic cup haul is equally impressive – three FA Cups and five Carabao Cups, plus the Club World Cup.
Pep Guardiola has won every major trophy during his time at Man City | PASome of his accomplishments were truly remarkable.
The 2022/23 season saw City complete an historic treble of Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League.
Four years earlier, they'd secured a domestic treble, and who could forget that record-smashing 100-point league campaign in 2018?
This season brought a domestic cup double, though a seventh league crown slipped away after Tuesday's 1-1 draw at Bournemouth.
Guardiola's farewell message was deeply personal and wonderfully him.
"When I arrived, my first interview was with Noel Gallagher. I walked out thinking, 'OK... Noel is here? This will be fun. And what a time we have had together," he said.
"Don't ask me the reasons I'm leaving. There is no reason, but deep inside, I know it's my time.
"Nothing is eternal, if it was, I would be here. Eternal will be the feeling, the people, the memories, the love I have for my Manchester City."
Five things to know about Man City boss Pep Guardiola | GETTY/GBNEWSHe signed off in typical Guardiola fashion, addressing the Oasis frontman directly: "Noel...I was right. It has been so f****** fun. Love you all."
Guardiola's contract was originally set to run until summer 2027, but he's negotiated an exit 12 months ahead of schedule.
As for who takes over, his former assistant Enzo Maresca is the clear frontrunner for the job.
Maresca has been out of work since departing Chelsea back in January, but his time working alongside Guardiola makes him a natural fit.
Enzo Maresca worked with Pep Guardiola for one season at Manchester City | PACity pulled off quite the coup when they landed Guardiola a decade ago – he arrived with two Champions League wins and three LaLiga titles from Barcelona, plus three Bundesliga crowns with Bayern Munich.
Chief executive Ferran Soriano summed up what he's meant to the club: "Pep's legacy is extraordinary and its true impact will be better assessed by Manchester City historians of the future."