"Yeah, it does seem to be a bit of a growing feeling that Guardiola could leave at the end of the season. A lot of rumours going around now that Guardiola could leave City this summer. Man City will be looking for an elite manager to replace an elite manager. Maresca, one of the reasons that he left Chelsea was that he had spoken to Chelsea and told them that he had been speaking to City figures about replacing Guardiola."
"He worked under Guardiola as his assistant at the Etihad. So he would tick a lot of boxes. It's one that's probably going to rumble on till the end of the season. It's a very attractive job and Guardiola will be a tough act to follow considering the success he has enjoyed at the Etihad Stadium."
Manchester City have held talks with Enzo Maresca as a potential successor should Pep Guardiola depart at season's end. Maresca left his Chelsea role on New Year's Day and previously worked under Guardiola as his assistant at the Etihad. He reportedly told Chelsea that he had been speaking to City figures about the possibility of replacing Guardiola. Manchester City will seek an elite manager to follow Guardiola, and Maresca's background and connections mean he would meet many of the club's criteria. Speculation over Guardiola's future is expected to continue through the season.
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