Man City quickly appointed a new manager.

Man City officially ushered in the post-Pep Guardiola era when Enzo Maresca was chosen to manage the team until 2029.

Maresca became the manager of Man City.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano used the familiar phrase "Here we go" to confirm the deal was complete. "Maresca has signed a three-year contract to become the new head coach of Man City. The agreement is valid until June 2029 and a new chapter begins at Man City," the Italian journalist added.

British media outlets have unanimously confirmed that Maresca will soon be directly involved in the 2026 summer transfer plans, indicating that the "Citizens" management wants to give his successor full authority to build the team.

Guardiola concluded his 10-year journey at Etihad with a 1-2 defeat against Aston Villa on February 24th/25th. However, that cannot overshadow the enormous legacy he left behind with 20 titles, including six Premier League titles and the club's first ever Champions League.

The choice of Maresca didn't surprise many. The 46-year-old coach was a close assistant to Guardiola during the 2022/23 season when Man City won the historic treble. He is considered to be the person who best understands the possession-based football philosophy that Guardiola built at Etihad.

After leaving Man City, Maresca made a name for himself by leading Leicester City back to the Premier League, before going on to win more titles with Chelsea. Despite parting ways with the London club earlier this year, the Italian strategist is still considered one of the most promising young coaches in Europe.

After the glorious Guardiola era, the pressure on Maresca will be immense. But with the absolute backing of the board and a deep understanding of the club's system, the Italian strategist is expected to continue maintaining Man City's dominant position.

Source: https://znews.vn/man-city-nhanh-chong-co-hlv-moi-post1654231.html