Enzo Maresca: Manchester City are set to replace Pep Guardiola with former Chelsea boss.

Enzo Maresca is to be replaced by Pep Guardiola. Manchester City Manager before the next season.

According to BBC Sport It was reported on MondayCity boss Guardiola is expected to leave the club following Sunday’s home game. Aston Villa Their final game of the season at the Etihad Stadium.

Ex Chelsea Head coach Maresca has been identified as the leading contender to replace the Spaniard for the 2026-27 season.

Talks with Maresca are at an advanced stage as City prepare for Guardiola’s summer exit for more than six months.

The 46-year-old coach wants the job and is expected to succeed Guardiola in time.

The Italian coach, who won the Club Cup and the Conference League during his full season at Stamford Bridge, previously worked at City.

He worked directly under Guardiola during City’s treble-winning campaign in 2022-23 and played a key role in the club’s academy before joining the first team.

The former West Brom and Juventus midfielder left City in 2023 and led Leicester to promotion to the Premier League in his only season in charge.

Guardiola has previously said: “Enzo Maresca, one of the best managers in the world, I know him well but what he has done Chelsea He doesn’t get enough credit.

“Winning the Club World Cup, the Conference League, qualifying for the Champions League in a very tough league with a young team. It’s special.”