British media simultaneously reported that coach Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester City after 10 years of attachment. Man City's leadership has chosen Enzo Maresca as the successor to the Spanish strategist.
If the decision is confirmed, Guardiola will close his glorious journey with Man City with 6 Premier League titles, alongside the first Champions League title in club history in 2023.
Although the current contract is valid until June 2027, signs of the possibility of Guardiola leaving have appeared for many months. In recent press conferences, the Spanish captain has continuously avoided questions related to the future instead of affirming that he will continue to stick with the team.
In the opposite direction, Maresca emerged as the brightest candidate for the hot seat at Etihad. The Italian coach used to work in Man City's system, leading the U21 team before becoming an assistant to Guardiola in the first team.
Maresca is considered to understand the football philosophy that Guardiola has built at Man City over the years.
The information that Guardiola is considering leaving appears in the context that Man City no longer maintains the absolute dominance as in previous seasons. The Etihad home team has gone through many periods of instability this season, having a 4-match winless streak in the Premier League and being eliminated early from the Champions League.
Besides professional issues, Man City's future is also overshadowed by an investigation related to more than 115 allegations of financial violations from the Premier League.
