Expert shares what he's 'being told' as Maresca will have 'issue' as new Man City boss
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Credit: Imago Wed 27 May 2026 18:00, UK Enzo Maresca has the “best chance” of following in Pep Guardiola’s footsteps as talks continue over him becoming the new Manchester City manager.That is the view of Keith Wyness, as the former Everton chief executive spoke exclusively to Football Insider about the former Chelsea figure’s chances of succeeding at the Etihad Stadium.Maresca has been out of work since January 2026, coming up just short of a century of games in charge, but he has long been linked with a move to City due to his previous experience under Guardiola.After a decade at the club, lifting 20 trophies in that time, however, Guardiola has left an incredible legacy at Man City, making it difficult for anyone to follow in his footsteps at the Etihad. 👔 Man City Manager News 👔 Get the inside track on the Etihad dugout with real-time updates on shortlist candidates and technical leadership strategy. VISIT THE MANAGER HUBPep Guardiola’s legacy ‘tough to live up to’ for Enzo MarescaIt would appear that a deal is all but confirmed for Maresca, with reports suggesting that the 46-year-old has already begun planning for the summer transfer window.
MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Everton’s former chief Wyness – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – believes that the new manager has a lot to prove.Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast, Wyness sees that quite a big “issue” for the former Chelsea boss to overcome, but admits that he does have the best chance of anyone.Enzo Maresca’s careerGamesWonDrawnLostWin %Parma1445529%Leicester City533641368%Chelsea9255162160%He told Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast: “It’s pretty clear it’s going to be Maresca. But he’s now got to show that he can be the equal of Pep in terms of man management.
It’s been very difficult. But I think Maresca, being as you consider him to be almost one of a family, has probably got the best chance of anybody.”Could Man City soon learn their ‘115 charges’ fate?Some rival fans believe that Guardiola has decided now is the best time to leave because of the charges hanging over Man City’s head, and the club are soon to learn their fate.Stefan Borson told Football Insider that Man City’s charges verdict is “very close” to being released to the parties, and then the details will soon be open to the public.It has been reported that the Citizens could be handed a transfer ban, which would be a huge blow to Maresca’s early days at the Etihad Stadium, but all of this is just rumour at the moment.Enzo Fernandez is already being strongly linked with a switch across from Stamford Bridge, but a transfer ban would certainly put a big dent in the new manager’s hopes of putting his own spin on the squad.