The 2025-26 football season is coming to its end with several clubs appointing new managers for the teams as part of the changes. Meanwhile, for Manchester City, it has been revealed that it will be Pep Guardiola’s last season at the club. The Premier League side mea while has already seen the replacement.
Man City has already chosen Pep Guardiola's replacement; who is it?
Enzo Maresca remains City's top choice to succeed Guardiola whenever the Spanish manager departs the club, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The decision on timing rests entirely with Guardiola, who has not yet indicated when he plans to leave the Etihad Stadium.
City views the 46-year-old Italian as the ideal candidate to maintain the club's distinctive playing style, having previously worked under Guardiola as part of his coaching staff. Maresca left Chelsea in January 2026 after an 18-month spell in which he delivered silverware, winning the UEFA Conference League and the Club World Cup.
Maresca’s prior experience at City, where he contributed to their coaching setup before moving to Leicester City and then Chelsea, has strengthened his standing as a natural fit for the Premier League champions.
While several Italian clubs have expressed interest in Maresca, no agreement has been reached. City is prepared to wait for the right moment to secure their preferred long-term successor, underscoring their confidence in Maresca's ability to uphold the high standards set during Guardiola's transformative tenure.
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