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Matheus Nunes discusses Guardiola's emotional departure from Manchester City

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 11:22 AM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Matheus Nunes discusses Guardiola's emotional departure from Manchester City

Summary

Matheus Nunes revealed the emotional reactions among Manchester City players when Pep Guardiola announced his resignation as manager. The announcement came after Guardiola completed a decade at the helm, which saw the club achieve significant success. Nunes described the moment as unexpected, with many players visibly upset. Former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has since taken over managerial duties at City. As the team moves forward, Nunes reflected on the challenges of adapting to life without Guardiola.

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Key Details

•Guardiola informed players of his resignation at an emotional meeting.
•Nunes noted that many players were in tears during the announcement.
•Guardiola stepped down after leading Manchester City for ten years.
•Enzo Maresca is now the head coach following Guardiola's exit.
•Nunes emphasized the difficulty of saying goodbye to Guardiola.

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11:22 AMYahoo Sports — 'A lot of people were crying' - Nunes offers insight into Guardiola exit

What they're saying

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Matheus Nunes has revealed the extreme emotion on show when Pep Guardiola revealed to the players he would be stepping down as manager, with the right-back saying some Manchester City personnel were in tears. The Spaniard stepped down at the end of last season after a decade in-charge, with former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca taking over. "It was unexpected," Nunes said of Guardiola's decision.
— Yahoo Sports

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