Enzo Maresca is set to replace Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager before next season.
As BBC Sport reported on Monday, iconic City boss Guardiola is expected to leave the club following Sunday’s game against Aston Villa at Etihad Stadium, their final match of the season.
Former Chelsea head coach Maresca has been identified as the leading contender to replace the legendary Spaniard for the 2026-27 season.
With City preparing for Guardiola’s summer exit for more than six months, talks with Maresca are at an advanced stage.
The 46-year-old wants the job and is expected to be confirmed as Guardiola’s successor in due course.
The Italian manager, who won the Club World Cup and Conference League while securing Champions League qualification during his only full season at Stamford Bridge, previously worked at City.
He was an assistant to Guardiola during City’s Treble-winning 2022-23 campaign and played a key role in the club’s academy prior to joining the first team.
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