Manchester City’s summer of change begins as three of Pep Guardiola’s staff depart the club | OneFootball

Manchester City’s summer of change has officially begun. The club has today confirmed that two of Pep Guardiola’s assistant coaches in Juanma Lillo and Inigo Dominguez will leave the club once their contracts expire. Another member of Pep Guardiola’s staff, Carlos Vicens, will also leave the club to become the head coach of Portuguese club SC Braga. Manchester City’s summer of upheaval has now kicked off.

Manchester City has officially confirmed the departure of three of Pep Guardiola’s staff.

The departures of Juanma Lillo, Inigo Dominguez, and Carlos Vicens were officially confirmed on mancity.com earlier today. As per Manchester City’s statement, Juanma Lillo has expressed a desire to return home to Spain. Inigo Dominguez spent two years at Manchester City before not having his contract renewed. Lastly, Carlos Vicens spent four years at Manchester City before taking the job as head coach of SC Braga.

Manchester City’s summer of change represents a new era at the club.

This summer always promised to be a summer of change at Manchester City. After a disappointing 24/25, it was expected that a host of players would depart the club. That was to be expected. Kevin De Bruyne has seemingly already played his final game at Manchester City. His departure represents the end of an era at the club. Several of his experienced teammates could also depart. Who they could be remains to be seen.

But now, with three members of Pep Guardiola’s staff leaving the club that adds to the expected exodus. But the departure of three members of Guardiola’s staff is a cause for excitement. A report from Pol Ballus and Jordan Campbell for the Athletic indicates that Pep Guardiola is driving a push for new staff for new ideas and to ensure that Guardiola can continue to innovate. That is an exciting development. Guardiola seems to be determined to return Manchester City to the top. New staff with new ideas and methods could help him and his team complete this goal. Who the new members of Pep Guardiola’s staff will be known in time.

Manchester City’s summer of change has begun. That is a exciting development in what promises to be a hectic summer at Manchester City. It is likely that Manchester City will look very different next season and the process to change the dynamic at the Etihad has now kicked off.