Guardiola set to leave Manchester City? Rumour rocks the Premier League | OneFootball

The rumor about a possible farewell from Pep Guardiola at the end of the season is already making waves in the football world. According to The Athletic, sources within Manchester City believe that the Catalan coach wants to finish the season and then conclude the extraordinary cycle he began in 2016, opening up scenarios that could affect other benches across Europe.

Guardiola on his way out of Manchester City? The rumor shaking up the Premier League

This past season has been the most complicated for Guardiola at City: far from the top spots in the league, eliminated in the Champions League Round of 16, and defeated in the FA Cup final by Crystal Palace. Throughout the year, rumors of a possible departure circulated several times, only to be denied by his contract renewal until 2027. A short contract, which clearly left open the possibility of an early separation. Now, according to The Athletic, this scenario is starting to take shape, pushing the management to consider a successor capable of taking on a significant legacy.

The passing of the torch

The name emerging most strongly is Enzo Maresca, a former collaborator of Guardiola. Coach of City’s Under 23 team in 2020/2021, he then worked on the Catalan’s technical staff until 2024. After that, he managed Leicester and Chelsea, winning the Conference League and the Club World Cup. Despite a contract with the Blues until 2029, Maresca is said to have shown some impatience with criticism, drawing the attention of the Citizens as a possible heir. Alternatively, the English media mention Oliver Glasner of Crystal Palace as a candidate to take over from Guardiola.

Antonio Karol Giordano

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