Keith Wyness sheds lights on the 'incredible' thing Pep Guardiola did to 'humble' Man City dressing room
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(Credit: Imago) Sun 24 May 2026 10:50, UK Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was able to succeed at the club thanks to his ability to keep players’ egos in check.That is the view of former Everton chief executive Keith Wyness, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, on Guardiola’s legacy at the Etihad.After a decade at Man City, Guardiola will depart his role as manager having won 20 major honours at the club.Despite having a year left on his contract, Guardiola confirmed his decision to leave Man City before their final game of the season against Aston Villa.Man City have begun their search for Guardiola’s successor, with former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca the favourite to take over. 👔 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 HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Pep Guardiola has been ‘fantastic’ for the Premier LeagueEverton’s former chief Keith Wyness – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – calls Guardiola “one of the top geniuses” he has seen during his career.
Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast, Wyness states that Man City’s players only hold the Spaniard in high regard.Games Managed592Games Won423Games Drawn77Games Lost92Pep Guardiola’s managerial stats at Manchester City in all competitions.He told Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast: “Guardiola was the one leader, and he had a voice of authority. So he had his own style of football.
He had his own belief in football. He’s a true football man and one of the top geniuses that I’ve seen in my career in football.”Enzo Maresca could bring Chelsea star to Man CityMaresca’s expected appointment as the next Man City manager could mean a shock return to the Etihad for Cole Palmer.Sources have told Football Insider that Palmer could be tempted to leave Chelsea and return to Man City to reunite with his former boss.Palmer’s dip in form at Stamford Bridge this season has meant the 24-year-old has missed out on a place in England’s World Cup squad.Although he remains a key player for the Blues, the club may benefit from selling the midfielder due to their perilous financial situation.