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Revealed: Enzo Maresca’s stance on Manchester City job uncertainty as Pep Guardiola decides future
TL;DR
Enzo Maresca is poised to replace Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager if Guardiola departs this summer. Guardiola's contract runs until 2027, but he may leave sooner.
Key points
- Enzo Maresca is the preferred candidate to replace Pep Guardiola
- Guardiola's contract lasts until 2027
- Guardiola may leave Manchester City this summer
- Maresca is prepared to take over if Guardiola departs
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Revealed: Enzo Maresca’s stance on Manchester City job uncertainty as Pep Guardiola decides future
- Enzo Maresca has been identified by Man City as the right candidate to replace Pep Guardiola
- Guardiola is under contract at Man City till 2027 but could leave this summer, as per reports
- Maresca is ready to take over from Guardiola if the Man City boss call it a day this summer
Enzo Maresca is waiting in the wings to take over as Manchester City manager if Pep Guardiola leaves the club this summer, as per a new report.
Maresca has been widely reported to be City’s preferred candidate to take over the baton from Guardiola, who is entering the final 12 months of his current deal at the Etihad Stadium.
Guardiola has maintained in press conferences that “he has a contract” when probed on his plans for next season, though there is a growing belief in Premier League circles that the Catalan could bring the curtain down on his Manchester City career this summer.
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With Bernardo Silva and John Stones, two of Guardiola’s longest-serving City players, heading for the exit door, it is believed that the 55-year-old could also decide to leave a year before his current contract ends.
Report: Maresca ‘ready’ and ‘waiting’ for Man City job
As reported by Mark Douglas and Pete Hall writing for iNews, Maresca is waiting in the wings to take over as Manchester City manager should Guardiola call it a day at the Etihad Stadium at the end of the season.
Q&A
What is Enzo Maresca's role at Manchester City?
Enzo Maresca is identified as the preferred candidate to replace Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager.
When does Pep Guardiola's contract with Manchester City expire?
Pep Guardiola's contract with Manchester City runs until 2027.
Is Pep Guardiola likely to leave Manchester City this summer?
Reports suggest that Pep Guardiola could leave Manchester City this summer despite his contract lasting until 2027.
What are the implications of Guardiola leaving Manchester City?
If Guardiola leaves, Enzo Maresca is ready to take over as manager, which could significantly impact the team's future direction.
