Pep Guardiola is expected to depart Manchester City at the end of the season, ending a decade-long tenure that reshaped English football. Since joining in 2016, he has won six Premier League titles, five Carabao Cups, three FA Cups, and the Champions League, making City the dominant force in England. Rumors intensified after leaked footage appeared to show Guardiola filming a farewell video at the Etihad Stadium. While no official announcement has been made, reports indicate City have already lined up a successor. Transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano reports a total verbal agreement with Enzo Maresca, who is expected to sign an initial three-year deal after talks last month.
"Pep Guardiola is set to leave Manchester City this summer, bringing to an end a glittering 10-year spell in which the manager has changed English football. After months of speculation, reports emerged on Monday night that the 55-year-old is expected to depart at the end of the season, 12 months before the end of his contract. Since arriving at City in 2016, Guardiola has won six Premier League titles, five Carabao Cups, three FA Cups and the Champions League, establishing the club as the dominant force in the English game."
"You may like Guardiola's future has been a hot topic all season and the rumour mill went into overdrive last week when leaked footage appeared to show the former Barcelona boss filming a 'farewell video' on the Etihad Stadium pitch. While City are yet to officially announce the Catalan's departure, speculation over who might replace him has been rife - and it appears the club have already lined up his successor."
"According to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, City have "a total verbal agreement" with Enzo Maresca to replace Guardiola, with the former Chelsea manager set to sign an initial three-year deal. Romano adds that the Italian has "always been considered the ideal candidate" to succeed the legendary coach and the 46-year-old reportedly held talks over the role last month, despite the Etihad hierarchy holding out hope that Guardiola would stay for one more campaign."
"Maresca was appointed manager of City's Elite Development Squad in 2020 and won Premier League 2 with their Under 23 side in his only season in charge, before leaving to take charge of Serie A side Parma. He lasted just 14 games at the Italian club before returning to City, where he was part of Guardiol"
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