Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is facing an uncertain future at the club, and Enzo Maresca has been linked as a potential replacement.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is among the two options on Manchester City’s radar to replace Pep Guardiola if the former Barcelona boss leaves the Citizens next year.
Guardiola has been exceptional since joining Manchester City, and he has helped them win every single trophy at club level. Manchester City have played their best football under the Catalan tactician, and he has completely transformed them as a club.
Replacing him will not be easy. He is undoubtedly one of the best managers of his generation. It will be interesting to see if Maresca can fill that void in future if he is handed the opportunity. Meanwhile, Chelsea will not want to lose the Italian manager either.
The Italian tactician has done an impressive job at Chelsea so far, and they will look to keep him at the club for as long as possible. Maresca joined Chelsea in 2024, and he helped them win the FIFA Club World Cup and the UEFA Europa Conference League earlier this year.
He will be looking to build Chelsea into a formidable unit and help them get back to the top of English football once again. There is no doubt that the 45-year-old is a quality manager, and he has impressed with his philosophy. It is no surprise that he is being linked with Manchester City. It remains to be seen how the situation develops.
Manchester City must keep Guardiola
Ideally, Manchester City should do everything in their power to hold on to Pep Guardiola for as long as possible. Chelsea will certainly hope to do the same with Maresca. Meanwhile, other managers, including Vincent Kompany, are also on City’s wishlist.
Manchester City have not been at their best since last season. They have struggled to fight for major trophies, and Guardiola will be desperate to get them back to the top of English football once again. It seems unlikely that he will leave the club anytime soon.
Meanwhile, Enzo Maresca is unlikely to abandon his project at Chelsea midway either. He will want to stay there and guide them to sustained success before moving on.
