Pep Guardiola to end reign as Barcelona coach in summer27 April 2012 Last updated at 09:18 GMT
Pep Guardiola will quit as Barcelona manager at the end of the season after deciding not to renew his one-year contract, Reuters news agency reports.The 41-year-old, who made 479 appearances for Barca between 1990 and 2001, was appointed in 2008 and has led the Catalan club to 13 trophies.
But they look set to miss out to Real Madrid in La Liga and were knocked out of the Champions League by Chelsea.
It is understood that Guardiola will take a year-long break from the game.
An 1100 BST press conference has been called at the Nou Camp, where he is expected to explain the decision.
More to follow.
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