Manchester City to appoint Enzo Maréska as coach and consider selling eight senior players

Manchester City is in advanced talks to appoint Enzo Maréska as Pep Guardiola’s successor. The club owes compensation to Chelsea for Maréska, who left the London side in January 2026 while still under contract until 2029. Negotiations focus on the payment amount, with Chelsea also exploring legal options to secure the fee.

Simultaneously, City is preparing for a major squad overhaul. Reports indicate the club is open to offers for up to eight first‑team players this summer, including Nico González, Rico Lewis, Tijan Rinders, Omar Marush, Mateo Kovačić, James Trafford and Nathan Ake. Tottenham is in advanced discussions for a Brazilian winger. Other transfer rumors involve Ruben Dias potentially moving to Real Madrid and Jose Mourinho being linked to the vacant managerial role at Santiago Bernabéu. The moves aim to reshape the squad as City transitions to the new managerial era.

The coaching change follows Guardiola’s announcement on 22 May that he will leave the club after the 2025/26 season, ending a period of unprecedented success that included a domestic treble and a Champions League title.