Rumors about potential big changes at Manchester City before next season have intensified again. According to information cited by Topskills Sports UK insiders, if Pep Guardiola leaves the team at the end of the season, Enzo Maresca is considered the main option.
Reports also mention that the club has prepared a five-year contract for the Italian manager, and Guardiola himself has recommended Maresca as the "most suitable successor." But this is not yet an official confirmation - only versions from insiders and the media.
Why is the topic of Maresca being discussed so much? After leaving Chelsea on January 1st of this year, reports have emerged that he has regained his status as a "free manager." The British press described this departure as a process against the backdrop of a cooling of relations within the club and disagreements with management.
At the same time, reliable sources note that Guardiola's contract with "City" is valid until 2027. So, even if there is a "bright departure" scenario, it remains at the level of assumptions that it might occur before the contract expires.
Another important nuance: Maresca herself had previously reacted sharply to such rumors, rejecting reports written in connection with "City."
Conclusion: for now, everything is about the "closed locker" mode typical of the transfer/coach market. But one thing is certain: when Guardiola's topic comes up, the question of the heir automatically comes up on the "City" agenda - and Maresca's name remains one of the most frequently mentioned names on this list.
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