Manchester City reportedly considers Enzo Maresca as their top target to replace Pep Guardiola, as rumours of the Catalan’s exit refuse to go away.
According to Fichajes, Manchester City reportedly considers Enzo Maresca as their top target to replace manager Pep Guardiola. The Italian is currently out of a job following his departure from Chelsea, as he remains firmly in the box seat to replace the Catalan, as rumours around the latter refuse to go away.
The future of Pep Guardiola has been one of the most discussed subjects in English football over the last couple of months. Things began unravelling since Enzo Maresca was seemingly linked with the job at Manchester City and replacing the Catalan there, which eventually began a chain of events ending with the sacking of the Italian at Chelsea.
Maresca is out there in the market, as Manchester City have reportedly held talks with him over a future move. This is another sign that points towards Guardiola’s uncertain future at the Etihad, as many quarters have stated he could leave the club at the end of the season.
Losing Guardiola will be a massive blow for Manchester City and their immediate future. Should the Catalan boss depart, they are expected to install a top-notch replacement, as the 46-year-old former Chelsea manager is now seen as the frontrunner for the role.
The idea behind chasing Maresca might stem from the fact that the Italian knows the workings of the club, and they want a manager who can work within the designed structure. For now, any move will depend on what transpires with Guardiola’s future, although there are some prominent names other than the 46-year-old former Chelsea manager being linked with the job at the Etihad.
Who will replace Pep Guardiola?
Apart from Maresca, there are some notable links to top-notch names in the market, including Xabi Alonso, who was recently sacked by Real Madrid. Among the elite of the elite, Luis Enrique is also seen as an option by Manchester City, but there are obvious challenges in luring him away from PSG.
Cesc Gabregas’ name was also mentioned, but he ight be behind in the pecking order compared to the other names. As of now, Maresca is seen as a strong contender for the role, as Guardiola’s future remains uncertain as things stand.
