Pep Guardiola is poised to end his remarkable decade-long tenure as Manchester City manager following Sunday's Premier League finale against Aston Villa.
The 55-year-old Catalan has amassed an extraordinary 20 trophies during his time at the Etihad, transforming the club into one of football's elite forces.
City have reportedly started informing their commercial partners that confirmation of his departure is imminent, with an official announcement anticipated on Sunday, reports the Daily Mail.
The news has circulated as something of an open secret among those within Guardiola's inner circle, with insiders at the club's training ground suggesting he reached his decision several weeks ago.
Pep Guardiola will leave City at the end of the season
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A celebratory procession through Manchester is scheduled for Monday to honour Guardiola's extraordinary contribution to English football.
The parade is expected to commence its build-up at 4pm in the city's Northern Quarter before making its way to the Etihad Stadium.
The hour-long route will conclude outside the Colin Bell Stand reception area, where supporters will have the opportunity to pay tribute to the departing manager.
Players from the men's squad, along with members of the women's team and academy, are set to join Guardiola on the open-top bus as the club marks the end of an era.
Guardiola's trophy cabinet at City stands as testament to his dominance of English football, with six Premier League crowns headlining his achievements.
Pep Guardiola's last trophy might have come on Saturday when City beat Chelsea to win the FA Cup
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His run of four successive top-flight titles remains unprecedented in the competition's history, a feat no other manager has accomplished.
The Spaniard also delivered the club's maiden Champions League success as part of the celebrated 2022/23 treble, finally conquering Europe after a final defeat to Chelsea two years earlier.
Beyond the league and European glory, he secured three FA Cups and five League Cups, with Saturday's 1-0 victory over Chelsea at Wembley potentially representing his final piece of silverware.
The search for Guardiola's successor has narrowed to two prominent candidates with strong connections to the club.
Enzo Maresca, who previously served as one of Guardiola's assistants during the 2022-23 treble-winning campaign, emerges as the frontrunner for the position.
The Italian subsequently managed Leicester City before taking charge at Chelsea, giving him substantial Premier League experience.
Vincent Kompany represents the alternative option, with the former City captain and club legend currently at the helm of Bayern Munich.
Guardiola still has one year remaining on his contract, and reports suggest he may continue at the club in a different capacity.