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Enzo Maresca has been appointed Manchester City's new head coach on a three-year deal, with a compensation package to Chelsea reportedly around £17m; Maresca resigned from Chelsea in January after a poor run, and apologised for the disruption as he moves to City to replace Pep Guardiola.
Manchester City’s title bid ended with Arsenal champions after a 1-1 draw with Bournemouth. Pep Guardiola said he has one year left on his contract and will discuss his future with the club’s chairman and staff after the season, praising City and congratulating Arsenal. Erling Haaland urged the team to use the disappointment as motivation for next season, amid ongoing talk that Enzo Maresca could replace Guardiola.
Pep Guardiola has reshaped Manchester City into a global powerhouse, forging a club culture and trophy haul that makes his exit one of football’s most daunting tasks to follow. The piece argues City’s best path forward lies in continuity and smart internal positioning, with Enzo Maresca and other high-profile candidates in the mix, but warns that matching Guardiola’s impact will be extraordinarily difficult and may be virtually impossible to replicate.
Multiple reports claim Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester City this summer, with Enzo Maresca tipped as his replacement. An official announcement is anticipated after City’s final Premier League game, and Maresca—formerly Guardiola’s assistant—has said he’s ready for management.
Chelsea are poised to receive a hefty compensation from Manchester City as Enzo Maresca’s move to replace Pep Guardiola is reportedly agreed, with City finalising a three‑year deal following a total verbal agreement; Chelsea plan to pursue legal options if no payout is reached, while Maresca’s imminent City arrival comes as talk of surprise approaches from Spurs, Real Madrid and Milan circulates since his Chelsea exit.
Pep Guardiola is furious after reports that he will leave Manchester City at season’s end leaked ahead of the crucial Premier League clash with Bournemouth; the leaks name Enzo Maresca as his successor, and Guardiola reportedly apologized to players as City fight to stay in the title race against Arsenal.
If Pep Guardiola leaves City at season's end, Enzo Maresca is widely viewed as the front-runner to take over, though several other candidates—Vincent Kompany, Antonio Conte, Andoni Iraola, Pep Ljinders, and Luis Enrique—are also mentioned as potential successors, underscoring City’s high-profile, transitional search.
Pep Guardiola is reportedly set to leave Manchester City after the 2025-26 season, with Enzo Maresca linked as a potential successor as City prepare for an imminent announcement following Guardiola’s trophy-filled era.
Pep Guardiola is slated to leave Manchester City at season’s end after a decade of trophy-winning stewardship, with former assistant Enzo Maresca viewed as the likely successor; Guardiola’s 2027 contract extension is expected to be followed by an official departure announcement as City seek further honours.
Pep Guardiola is expected to step down as Manchester City manager at the end of the season after 17 years, with Enzo Maresca tipped as his successor; Guardiola could announce his departure after City’s final game against Aston Villa as the club celebrates League Cup and FA Cup wins, while needing two more wins to secure the Premier League title.
Pep Guardiola is expected to leave Manchester City this summer, with Enzo Maresca viewed as his successor. After a decade of trophy‑laden success, City could still win the Premier League this season as Maresca’s return to City follows his Chelsea stint; the club is navigating an ongoing Premier League financial-regulation investigation and leadership changes, including the departure of Txiki Begiristain.
Enzo Maresca left Chelsea amid disagreements over rotation policies, medical advice, and support from the club, after a turbulent tenure marked by fluctuating results and internal conflicts, with Chelsea now seeking a new head coach to stabilize the team.
Liam Rosenior is the leading candidate to succeed Enzo Maresca as Chelsea's manager following Maresca's departure amid internal tensions, with other potential candidates including Roberto de Zerbi, Kieran McKenna, and Francesco Farioli. Rosenior, currently managing Strasbourg, has strong backing from Chelsea's ownership and a track record of developing players and achieving success in Ligue 1.
Chelsea and their head coach Enzo Maresca have mutually parted ways less than two years into his contract, following a series of poor results and internal uncertainties, despite his previous successes including winning the UEFA Conference League and FIFA Club World Cup. The club is now searching for a new manager amid ongoing challenges in the Premier League.
Enzo Maresca has been dismissed as Chelsea's head coach after 18 months due to disagreements with the club's hierarchy and poor recent results, with the decision made unanimously by the board. The club plans to appoint a new permanent head coach soon, with Liam Rosenior among the candidates, while Maresca has bid farewell to the team.