Did Pep Guardiola leave amid Man City's FFP case?

Manchester City are preparing for life after Pep Guardiola, but the shadow of 115 Premier League charges continues to loom large over the Etihad Stadium. As the legendary Catalan coach calls time on his trophy-laden decade in England, questions are being asked about whether the looming verdict on the club’s financial conduct played a part in his decision to walk away.

Guardiola officially brought the curtain down on his Man City career at the end of the 2025-26 season, securing the FA Cup and Carabao Cup to finish with a staggering 20 major honours. Yet former scout Bryan King has cast doubt on the exhaustion explanation, asking: "Why did Pep Guardiola leave?

Does he know something we don't know? Are they going to get hit with a big ban? Are they going to get hit with relegation or whatever? I think him saying he's tired, you know, he wants to get away from football and all this, I'm not sure about that. I'm not sure about that.

England, Manchester

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