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Man City continues record‑priced rebuild under Mareška

Overview

Manchester City’s rebuild under Italian coach Enzo Mareška continues to take shape. The club confirmed Mareška’s three‑year appointment on 29 June 2026, with the 46‑year‑old praising City’s organisation and vowing to “win and play good football.” The record‑priced overhaul that began with the £116 million signing of midfielder Elliot Anderson now includes further transfer activity and internal restructuring.

On 3 July 2026 the club announced academy changes: Oliver Reiss was appointed head coach of the Elite Development Squad, succeeding Ben Wilkinson, while Lauris Coggin was promoted to Under‑18 coach. Both are tasked with readying academy prospects for first‑team duties under Mareška, complementing the senior‑team tactical tweaks such as a more advanced role for left‑back Rayan Ait‑Nouri and rotation of centre‑backs Joško Gvardiol and Nico O‑Reilly.

City’s transfer window remains active, with speculation around the possible exit of winger Savinho and interest in midfielders such as Ayyoub Bouaddi, alongside continued pursuit of Sandro Tonali, Malo Gusto and other attacking options. The club aims to push total spending beyond £200 million while preserving the core that secured recent trophies.

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Manchester City appoints Oliver Reiss as Elite Development Squad head coach

    Manchester City named Oliver Reiss head of its Elite Development Squad as Enzo Maresca takes over as first‑team coach, while the club discusses summer transfer targets including Savinho and Ayyoub Bouaddi.

  2. [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Manchester City names Enzo Mareška as head coach

    Manchester City appointed Italian Enzo Mareška as head coach on a three‑year deal to 2029, marking his third stint after spells at Parma, Leicester and Chelsea.

  3. [SPORTS] 9 sources
    Elliot Anderson completes £116 million move to Manchester City

    England’s Elliot Anderson signs for Manchester City in a £116 m record deal, finalising his medical in the US after the World Cup group stage, a key move as City begins a post‑Guardiola era.

  4. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Pep Guardiola targeted for national team job after Manchester City departure

    Pep Guardiola will quit Manchester City and is being linked to national‑team jobs, especially Italy, with England and Brazil also mentioned.

  5. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Manchester City hires Enzo Maresca as new head coach

    Manchester City have agreed to pay €20 million to hire Enzo Maresca as head coach, with plans to name Ruben Dias captain to retain him amid Real Madrid interest.

  6. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola departs as club eyes €140 million Elliot Anderson signing

    Pep Guardiola leaves Manchester City amid national‑team speculation, while the club nears a €140 million deal for midfielder Elliot Anderson.

  7. [SPORTS] 13 sources
    Enzo Maresca to succeed Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager

    Manchester City are finalising a €20 million compensation deal with Chelsea to appoint Enzo Maresca, the former assistant coach, as Pep Guardiola’s successor on a three‑year contract.

  8. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Chelsea seeks €11 million compensation from Manchester City over Pep Guardiola exit

    Chelsea claim over €11 million from Manchester City after Pep Guardiola leaves, citing damage to their on‑field prospects; talks continue.

  9. [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Manchester City faces £10 million compensation fight with Chelsea over Enzo Maresca appointment

    Manchester City’s move to appoint Enzo Maresca sparks a £10 million compensation dispute with Chelsea as the Premier League season looms.

  10. [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Manchester City and Chelsea discuss £10m compensation as Enzo Maresca nears manager role

    Manchester City and Chelsea are negotiating a £10m-plus compensation deal that would clear the way for Enzo Maresca to become City’s next manager, with the Italian already working on transfer plans.

  11. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Manchester City eyes new coach and £121m midfielder bid after Guardiola exit

    Manchester City prepares for a post‑Guardiola era, eyeing Enzo Maresca as a coach candidate and offering £121 million for midfielder Elliot Anderson amid an aggressive recruitment push.

  12. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Pep Guardiola exits Manchester City as club prepares major squad overhaul

    Pep Guardiola steps down after a decade at Manchester City, moving to an ambassador role as Enzo Maresca takes over and the club plans to part with several key players this summer.

  13. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Manchester City negotiate compensation with Chelsea over Enzo Maresca appointment

    Manchester City are in talks to appoint Enzo Maresca as Pep Guardiola’s successor, while Chelsea seek compensation for breaching his contract that runs to 2029.

  14. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Manchester City to appoint Enzo Maréska as coach and consider selling eight senior players

    Manchester City plans to hire Enzo Maréska as Pep Guardiola’s successor and is ready to sell up to eight senior players, including Nico González and Ruben Dias, as it reshapes the squad.

  15. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Manchester City faces managerial exit and player turnover as Guardiola departs and Silva's future hangs in balance

    Pep Guardiola departs Manchester City after ten years, and Bernardo Silva's contract expiry fuels Barcelona/Atletico transfer speculation, signaling a major squad transition.

  16. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Manchester City to appoint Enzo Maresca as Pep Guardiola's successor

    Enzo Maresca is set to replace Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, with negotiations ongoing and players like Gvardiol and Rodri postponing future talks until after the World Cup.

  17. [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Pep Guardiola departs Manchester City after decade of dominance

    Pep Guardiola leaves Manchester City after ten years, taking 17‑18 trophies and reshaping English football; successor Enzo Maresca is among candidates.

  18. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Manchester City eyes post‑Guardiola era as chairman vows continued success

    Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak says Guardiola’s exit won’t end the club’s dominance, cites strong leadership and a likely Enzo Maresca appointment, and reveals his close, supportive relationship ​

  19. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Manchester City chairman says club not for sale and outlines future plans

    Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak says Sheikh Mansour will not sell, outlines stadium upgrades and new manager search after Guardiola’s exit, and praises key players and transfers.

  20. [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Manchester City chairman says Pep Guardiola threatened to quit 100 times

    Manchester City’s chairman says Pep Guardiola threatened to quit 100 times before leaving after a decade of 20 trophies; Enzo Maresca is slated to replace him.

  21. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Manchester City appoints Enzo Maresca as Pep Guardiola successor

    Pep Guardiola exits Manchester City; club set to name Enzo Maresca, his former assistant, as the new head coach.

  22. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Pep Guardiola’s 2020 FA Cup bench chat finally explained

    A 2020 FA Cup video that seemed to show Pep Guardiola talking to himself was clarified in May 2026 when the FA released a full‑angle clip revealing he was speaking with his coaching staff, ending years of memes

  23. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Vincent Kompany lifts Premier League trophy at Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola farewell

    Vincent Kompany, now Bayern Munich coach, returned to Manchester City to present the 2017‑18 Premier League trophy during a ceremony honoring Pep Guardiola’s ten‑year spell, with fans hailing his “return of a ​

  24. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Enzo Maresca appointed Manchester City manager on three‑year deal

    Enzo Maresca signs a three‑year deal to succeed Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager, with Guardiola urging fans to be patient as the new coach takes over.

  25. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Pep Guardiola departs Manchester City after ten-year tenure

    Pep Guardiola leaves Manchester City after ten years; his final match ended in a 2‑1 loss to Aston Villa, and Jérémy Doku posted a tribute.

  26. [SPORTS] 22 sources
    Pep Guardiola bids farewell as Manchester City loses to Aston Villa

    Pep Guardiola ends his 10‑year spell at Manchester City after a 2‑1 loss to Aston Villa, with emotional farewells, fan celebrations and promises of a future ambassador role.

  27. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Pep Guardiola's final City match ends in 1-2 loss as Barcelona Juvenil falls 1-4 to Real Madrid

    Guardiola's final City match ends 1-2 loss, leaving them runners‑up; Barcelona Juvenil loses 1-4 to Real Madrid in Copa de Campeones final after a red card.

  28. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Pep Guardiola Set to Exit Manchester City After Decade of Success

    After ten seasons and 21 trophies, Pep Guardiola is expected to leave Manchester City, citing a single regret over sidelining Joe Hart, while rumors link him to Saudi club Al‑Nassr.

  29. [SPORTS] 57 sources
    Pep Guardiola bids farewell to Manchester City after decade of trophies

    Pep Guardiola's final game as Manchester City manager comes against Aston Villa, with a stand renamed in his honor and his biggest regret revealed as dropping goalkeeper Joe Hart.

  30. [SPORTS] 16 sources
    Manchester City hires Enzo Maresca, sparking Chelsea dispute

    Manchester City appoints Enzo Maresca as manager, prompting Chelsea to demand compensation and consider legal action.

  31. [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Enzo Maresca appointed Manchester City manager as Pep Guardiola departs

    Enzo Maresca will replace Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager on a three‑year deal.

  32. [SPORTS] 421 sources
    Pep Guardiola to leave Manchester City, Enzo Maresca named successor

    Pep Guardiola will quit Manchester City after a decade; Enzo Maresca is set as his successor.

  33. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Guardiola urges Manchester City win at Bournemouth after FA Cup triumph

    Guardiola bans player celebrations after FA Cup win, insists City must beat Bournemouth to stay in title race.

  34. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Manchester City secures FA Cup triumph, completes domestic double

    Manchester City beat Chelsea 1‑0 to win the FA Cup, completing a domestic double and denying Chelsea Europa League qualification.

  35. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola confirms he will remain

    Pep Guardiola says he will stay at Manchester City, dismissing rumors.

  36. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Chelsea and Manchester City meet in FA Cup final at Wembley

    Chelsea seek redemption while Manchester City chase a domestic treble in the FA Cup final at Wembley on May 16.

  37. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Manchester City stays title‑chasing after Crystal Palace win, eyes FA Cup final

    Man City beats Crystal Palace to stay in the title race and prepares for an FA Cup final, boosted by Phil Foden's two assists.

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