Will the former Chelsea manager replace Pep Guardiola as Manchester City's manager?

British media reports reveal that former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca will replace Pep Guardiola (55 years old) as manager of Manchester City from next season.

Former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca (left) will replace Pep Guardiola as manager of Manchester City from next season - Photo: YAHOO SPORTS

On the morning of May 19th (Vietnam time), European media outlets reported that coach Pep Guardiola would officially leave Manchester City at the end of this season. This news came as a huge shock to Manchester City fans in particular and the football world in general.

The Spanish strategist has been associated with the Etihad Stadium since the summer of 2016 and has helped the "blue half of Manchester" achieve many successes. Although Pep Guardiola's contract with Man City still runs until the summer of 2027, the 55-year-old coach has decided to leave the club after 10 years.

The legacy left by Pep Guardiola's era is so immense that many fans fear Manchester City will quickly collapse in the "post-Guardiola" era. However, Manchester City seems to have prepared for that scenario, through their planning to appoint Enzo Maresca as manager.

According to The Sun , former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca will replace Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager from the 2026-2027 season. Previously, Enzo Maresca served as Pep Guardiola's assistant coach from the 2022-2023 season before becoming the head coach of Leicester City.

The British press considers Enzo Maresca a suitable successor to Pep Guardiola due to their similar football philosophy and tactical thinking.

Looking at how coach Maresca managed his previous teams, it's easy to see his football philosophy based on ball control and extremely tight positional organization. These are the foundations that built Pep Guardiola's brand at Barcelona, ​​Bayern Munich, and Manchester City.

Previously, coach Enzo Maresca managed Chelsea and led them to a successful season with two Conference League titles and the FIFA Club World Cup. However, the Italian strategist was recently sacked by Chelsea due to a strained relationship with the club's management.

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