SpotlightDaily Mail FootballUnverified sourceVia Jack Gaughan· 17 Aug 2026
Guardiola's final City years laid bare in new Amazon docuseries
Even when signing his last contract, Guardiola knew change was coming at Manchester City.
Guardiola
coach
Contract
Signed final new contract in November 2024
Documentary
A Beautiful Obsession on Prime Video
Duration
Final two years as manager
Departure
Left with a domestic double
What happened. Amazon Prime's new docuseries 'A Beautiful Obsession' reveals Pep Guardiola's final two years at Manchester City, including his doubts about staying and the rebuild he knew was needed.
- Guardiola raised leaving to avoid burdening the hierarchy.
- Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak felt their time together ending.
- De Bruyne cried over contract non-renewal; Walker row at Anfield.
“At that time, I actually was not sure I was able to convince you.”
— Khaldoon Al Mubarak
The series explains why Guardiola knew change was necessary and how dynasties end.
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