In recent seasons, there has been almost continuous speculation about Pep Guardiola’s exit from Manchester City. Only after the Champions League title and the “goal reached”, then the fall to last season that ended without a single title. Guardiola continued, City refused to withdraw confidence in what is already the club’s legendary manager. As we head towards the end of the season, Guardiola’s exit is again an issue, but who can replace Guardiola and meet the expectations the Spaniard has set for titles. Here it will be about only one candidate.
The hyperactive transition journalist Romano floods the media with his inside information , dissemination, youtube and the other channels. When it comes to Manchester City and Guardiola’s successor, the journalist has no doubts.
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Because according to Romano, Enzo Maresca is the only candidate for the Manchester City job if Pep Guardiola leaves the club at the end of the season.
Maresca won the Conference League and Club World Cup with Chelsea, but left Stamford Bridge on 1 January 2026 due to disagreements with the Blues’ management. The Italian is waiting for Pep Guardiola’s decision on his future at the club and Manchester City’s potential contract, it is reported.
Guardiola has one year left on his contract at the Etihad Stadium, but his future beyond the summer is still uncertain as the Spaniard could decide to leave the club.
City have already had Maresca tested when he was Guardiola’s assistant coach in the 2022-23 season. This one ended with Treble. The Italian tactician also worked at City’s youth academy in the 2020–21 season.
In an interview with Sky Sport Italia this month, Maresca spoke out about the way forward.
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-What matters, regardless of club, is to be ready. There are only a few weeks left until the end of the season, then we will see what happens,” said Guardiola’s successor.
Maresca is ready.
