Pep Guardiola is set to leave Manchester City at the end of the current season, marking the end of a transformative decade at the club, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The Spanish manager, who joined City in 2016, is preparing to say goodbye in the coming days.
Meanwhile, the club has already chosen the replacement for Guardiola. Enzo Maresca, his former assistant, stands as the club's sole preferred replacement, with an agreement in place for months.
Insider reveals Man City are preparing for Pep Guardiola's exit this summer with Maresca as replacement
Guardiola has delivered unprecedented success to the Sky Blues, including multiple Premier League titles, a Champions League triumph, and a host of domestic trophies that reshaped the club's trajectory into a European powerhouse. His impending exit comes amid ongoing speculation about his future, with sources indicating the decision is now imminent as the season winds down.
City officials view Maresca as the ideal internal successor, given his deep familiarity with the club's playing style and philosophy from his prior roles within the organization. The 46-year-old Italian, who recently parted ways with Chelsea, has long been positioned as the top candidate.
The transition is expected to be seamless, though Guardiola's departure will leave a significant void at the Etihad Stadium, where tributes and discussions about honoring his legacy are already underway.
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