Three main candidates eyed as Pep Guardiola expected to leave Manchester City this summer

"Manchester City reportedly have Xabi Alonso, Enzo Maresca, and Cesc Fabregas as their three main candidates to replace Pep Guardiola. According to the Telegraph, it is considered increasingly likely that this will be Guardiola's final season in charge at the Etihad Stadium. Some sources at Man City have seemingly denied this, but the Telegraph still suggest there are those who feel the club may already be planning for his potential replacement."

"It seems one name high up on City's list is former Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen manager Alonso, according to the Telegraph. The 44-year-old was recently sacked by Real, but previously did superb work at Leverkusen, so will surely not be out of work for too long. Xabi Alonso to Manchester City? (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images) Maresca, meanwhile, could also be under consideration and is also available after being sacked by Chelsea a month ago."

"The Telegraph also name an interesting possible candidate in the form of Como boss Fabregas, who is improving his reputation all the time. The 38-year-old has over-achieved with Como and one imagines he'll surely land a bigger job at some point, even if it arguably looks a bit soon for him to be taking on a challenge as big as replacing Guardiola. City fans will probably be leaning towards Alonso at this stage, but"

Manchester City are considering Xabi Alonso, Enzo Maresca, and Cesc Fabregas as primary candidates to succeed Pep Guardiola, amid increasing belief this could be Guardiola's final season. Some sources at the club have denied that Guardiola will leave, but planning for a potential replacement appears to be underway. Guardiola has won six Premier League titles, the Champions League, and other major honours across a decade in English football. Alonso, recently sacked by Real Madrid, impressed at Bayer Leverkusen. Maresca is available after Chelsea dismissal and has previously worked under Guardiola. Fabregas has over-achieved with Como but may be inexperienced for a club of City's scale. Fans reportedly favor Alonso.

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