Ex-Man City adviser: 46-year-old 'in talks' to replace Guardiola

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(Credit: Imago) Mon 27 April 2026 19:09, UK Manchester City are in talks to appoint Enzo Maresca as Pep Guardiola’s replacement at the Etihad Stadium. Guardiola is expected to have a say in who his replacement will be, with Maresca previously working as his assistant at the Etihad.

StatsPep Guardiola (Man City)Enzo Maresca (Chelsea)Vincent Kompany (Bayern Munich)Games58792105Wins4205581Draws751613Losses922111Pep Guardiola, Enzo Maresca and Vincent Kompany’s most recent managerial recordsSpeaking exclusively to Football Insider, Borson discussed Guardiola’s situation at the Etihad. Of course, Pep himself says it’s not going to happen and that he’ll see out his contract, but the signs are that something is going on.

The consequence of winning the league or what’s sort of happening on the field is the team seems to be coming together in some way and, therefore, perhaps he’ll look at it and go, ‘Actually, I’d like to have a look at what this team does next season’.” Why Enzo Maresca could be set to replace Guardiola at Man CityBorson insisted Man City have held talks with Maresca about replacing Guardiola if he decides to bring his 10-year reign to an end. There must have been a reason for them speaking. 🚨 Enzo Maresca remains the clear top candidate to become next Manchester City manager, if/when Pep leaves.Timing only depends on Guardiola — but #MCFC see Maresca as ideal candidate.Italian clubs also keen, nothing signed but clear plan by City.🎥➕ https://t.co/LjY5D3fL3G pic.twitter.com/EfAuFCaVCn— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 24, 2026 View Tweet “Maresca’s stock has probably increased in the aftermath of the Rosenior situation because all the Chelsea players seem to speak very highly of him.