Man City have ‘everything in place’ for Enzo Maresca appointment as Pep Guardiola’s future settled

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(Credit: Imago) Sun 17 May 2026 13:51, UK Manchester City appear to have settled on the appointment of Enzo Maresca as the replacement for Pep Guardiola this summer. The Spanish boss has been heavily linked with a potential departure from the Etihad Stadium, amid sustained speculation that this could be his final year at the helm of the Citizens.

Guardiola’s future at City now appears to have been settled, with Sacha Tavolieri reporting via his X account on Sunday that “barring a last-minute twist,” the 55-year-old will be moving on. Links with Maresca to come in as his replacement have grown ever stronger in recent months, and it is now understood that “everything is in place” for the former Chelsea man to take over.

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