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Pep Guardiola will depart Manchester City at the end of the season following shock developments that emerged late last night. City have yet to formally confirm the news that their legendary manager will step down after 10 incredible years at the Etihad Stadium. However, former Chelsea and Leicester boss Enzo Maresca is understood to be in line to assume control.

City are embroiled in an intense title race with Arsenal and must overcome Bournemouth tonight to keep their silverware ambitions alive. Yet that fixture has been overshadowed by reports that Guardiola will vacate his role a year before his contract is scheduled to expire.

Here, Express Sport rounds up all the latest developments regarding Guardiola’s future.

Guardiola set to speak today

Guardiola will be compelled to address the media and broadcasters tonight ahead of City’s encounter with Bournemouth. It will mark the first occasion the Spaniard has faced questions about his future since reports emerged that he will exit the club.

It is unusual for managers to bypass media obligations for Premier League fixtures as it can result in substantial fines for both themselves and the club.

Consequently, all attention will be focused on Guardiola’s mandatory pre-match press conference around 7pm tonight.

Storming out of interview

Guardiola will be hoping tonight’s interview proceeds far more smoothly than his one at the weekend. Following City’s victory in the FA Cup final, Laura Woods caught the Blues boss off guard live on TNT Sports.

The presenter asked: “Pep, there are so many rumours aren’t there, about you leaving. You’re not are you?” Guardiola appeared bemused and responded: “What rumours?” Woods pressed on, repeating: “Rumours!” However, Guardiola swiftly brought the exchange to a close with: “Have a lovely evening!”

He then stormed off the set. Tonight marks Guardiola’s first live television interview since the weekend.