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Enzo Maresca, the former Chelsea head coach, is widely expected to take over at the Etihad Stadium.<\/p>\n<h2>Departure plan and final-season milestones<\/h2>\n<p>The 55-year-old is reportedly expected to confirm his exit shortly after City\u2019s last match of the season, a home game against Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium. The timing would bring Guardiola\u2019s tenure to a close following a campaign that delivered major silverware.<\/p>\n<p>City\u2019s run included triumphs in both the League Cup and the FA Cup, marking a strong finish to the season and underlining the scale of Guardiola\u2019s impact at the club.<\/p>\n<h2>FA Cup win adds to Guardiola\u2019s haul<\/h2>\n<p>Guardiola\u2019s final chapter at City appears to have been further strengthened by Saturday\u2019s FA Cup success over Chelsea. That victory ensured he reached a total of 20 trophies won with the club.<\/p>\n<h2>Enzo Maresca lined up as successor<\/h2>\n<p>Maresca, who departed Chelsea four months ago, has been linked with the Manchester City role for months and is considered the leading candidate to replace Guardiola. Guardiola\u2019s current contract with City is scheduled to run until June 2027.<\/p>\n<h2>Guardiola responds to future speculation<\/h2>\n<p>After the FA Cup final, Guardiola played down questions about his own future. When asked about the ongoing rumours by TNT Sports, he responded \u201cWhat rumours?\u201d before ending the interview, adding \u201cHave a lovely evening.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pep Guardiola is set to step down as Manchester City manager after a decade in charge, with reports pointing to the end of one of the most decorated eras in Premier League history. 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