Enzo Maresca has reached an agreement to take over from Pep Guardiola at Manchester City
Former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has reportedly reached an agreement with Manchester City as Pep Guardiola is set to depart at the conclusion of the season.
Enzo Maresca has reached an agreement to take over as Manchester City’s next manager, succeeding Pep Guardiola at the conclusion of the season, as reported by GIVEMESPORT.
The agreement follows extensive reports on Monday night suggesting that Guardiola would depart from City this summer, despite his consistent assertions that he has one year left on his contract. Manchester City has yet to provide an official statement regarding the development.
Maresca, who departed Chelsea at the beginning of January, had become the frontrunner for the position in the past few weeks. The Italian had previously served as an assistant coach under Guardiola at Manchester City during the 2022/23 season before assuming the role of head coach at Leicester City in his inaugural senior managerial position.
City has been actively preparing for Guardiola’s departure for several weeks, with Maresca now finalizing a deal to return to the Etihad Stadium next season.
After leaving Chelsea, Maresca is said to have spent some time in London and took a trip to the Maldives with his family before contemplating his next steps. He was associated with clubs throughout the Premier League, La Liga, and Serie A, with reports indicating that Juventus and Manchester City reached out to him prior to his exit from Stamford Bridge.
Reports indicate that Maresca utilized his break to analyze football trends and seek inspiration from prominent figures in other sports, such as volleyball coach Julio Velasco. Manchester City’s long-term project and structure are thought to have significantly influenced his decision.
The 45-year-old is poised to inherit a team that continues to vie for additional silverware in Guardiola’s final season. City have already achieved the domestic cup double and continue to be considered outsiders in the Premier League title race.
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Guardiola’s team is currently 5 points adrift of leaders Arsenal following the Gunners’ 1-0 win against Burnley on Monday night. City must secure victories in their last two league matches against Bournemouth and Aston Villa to maintain their chances of concluding Guardiola’s tenure with yet another historic title triumph.
