Manchester City is preparing for the end of Pep Guardiola’s managerial tenure after he confirms he will leave the club this summer, following a decade in charge. Multiple outlets report that Enzo Maresca is the leading candidate and is expected to replace him, with some coverage describing the transition as planned well in advance. The Athletic frames the move as arriving after a long period of stability but notes that City’s squad and playing identity are still seen as being in transition, making the task of stepping into Guardiola’s role particularly demanding.
Coverage also links Maresca to Guardiola’s staff legacy at City, with some reports saying they have previously worked together there and that City’s internal decision-making backs Maresca as a successor. Business-focused reporting similarly frames Maresca’s readiness as the key question for replacing Guardiola’s track record. While reaction from across the football world features in one account, the overall picture in the sources is consistent: Guardiola’s exit is confirmed, Maresca is expected to be appointed, and the club’s near-term challenge is balancing continuity with a new approach as they aim to compete at the top of the Premier League.
