Manchester City Announces Departure of Five Technical Staff Members at End of 2025/26 Season

Manchester City has officially announced the departure of five key members of its technical and administrative staff at the conclusion of the 2025/26 season. This move follows the prior confirmation of manager Pep Guardiola's exit from the club.

These comprehensive changes mark the end of a historic era that saw continuous success for the team under the leadership of the Spanish coach, who spent ten years in his role.

The list of departing staff includes assistants Pep Lijnders and Kolo Touré, along with Lorenzo Buenaventura, who is responsible for physical conditioning, advisor Manel Estiarte, and goalkeeping coach Xabi Mancisidor.

The club clarified that these members will permanently leave their roles after the conclusion of the current season's competitions, reflecting a radical restructuring of the technical staff that accompanied Guardiola throughout his tenure.

The English club stated in its official announcement: "We confirm the departure of Pep Lijnders, Kolo Touré, Lorenzo Buenaventura, Manel Estiarte, and Xabi Mancisidor at the end of the 2025/26 season. Everyone here would like to thank these five members for their hard work and dedication, and we wish them good luck in the future."

This collective departure marks the closing of a significant chapter in the club's history, especially as Guardiola decided to leave after a successful career spanning a decade.