"Maresca fits that bill having worked under Guardiola either side of a spell as coach of Italian club Parma. And while most observers are impressed with the job he has done at Stamford Bridge, guiding Chelsea to the Club World Cup title over the summer and last season's Conference League title, it seems he feels a lack of appreciation from those within the club."
"David Ornstein reports there is a growing expectation at the Etihad that this will be Guardiola's final season at the club, at which point he would have spent 10 years in charge. After last Saturday's 2-0 win over Everton - a result that moved the West London club up to fourth in the table - he complained of a "lack of support" and, although he refused to elaborate on who exactly he was unhappy with, he made it clear it was not with the supporters."
There is a growing expectation that Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester City next summer after ten years in charge. Guardiola signed a deal in November 2024 tying him to City until 2027, but the belief is he may depart a year early. Manchester City are preparing contingency plans and have shortlisted Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca, who previously worked under Guardiola and spent time at Parma and Leicester. Maresca has guided Chelsea to recent trophies but has expressed a perceived lack of internal support. Maresca is contracted to 2029 and is represented by agent Jorge Mendes, making any approach complex for Chelsea's owners.
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