Manchester City appoints Enzo Maresca as Pep Guardiola successor

Pep Guardiola decided to leave Manchester City a year before his contract expires in 2027 after winning the Premier League and the FA Cup. The club is expected to announce Italian coach Enzo Maresca as his replacement. Maresca, 46, previously served as Guardiola’s assistant at City, helped the side win a treble, and later guided Leicester to the Championship title and Chelsea to a League Cup and Club World Cup victory. He is backed by former City sporting director and close associate Txiki Begiristain. The appointment would see Maresca inherit a squad that has dominated English football under Guardiola and continue the club’s emphasis on tactical innovation and player communication.