Manchester City are reportedly preparing for life after Pep Guardiola following claims that Enzo Maresca has reached a full verbal agreement to become the club’s next manager.
According to reports, the Italian coach has now agreed terms with Manchester City FC and is expected to sign an initial three-year contract as the club begins a new chapter at the Etihad.
The development comes shortly after reports emerged suggesting Guardiola is preparing to leave Manchester City this summer, potentially ending one of the most successful managerial eras in Premier League history.
Maresca has long been viewed internally as one of the strongest candidates to continue Guardiola’s football philosophy, given his previous experience working within City’s coaching structure.
Before becoming a senior manager, the Italian spent time as part of Guardiola’s coaching staff at Manchester City, where he gained deep tactical experience under the Spaniard.
His understanding of possession football, structured pressing, and technical build-up play reportedly made him the preferred choice among City decision-makers.
The possible appointment signals what many fans are already calling the beginning of a “new era” for the Premier League champions.
Replacing Guardiola will be one of the biggest challenges in modern football, considering the extraordinary success City achieved under his leadership.
During Guardiola’s reign, Manchester City dominated English football, winning multiple Premier League titles, domestic trophies, and the UEFA Champions League while establishing themselves as one of Europe’s strongest clubs.
Maresca now appears set to inherit that project and the enormous expectations that come with it.
Social media reactions have already exploded following the reports, with fans debating whether the Italian coach can successfully continue Guardiola’s legacy at the Etihad.
If the final paperwork is completed as expected, Manchester City could officially announce one of the biggest managerial transitions in world football very soon.
