A wave of massive changes is blowing at the center of European football. Questions about the future of Pep Guardiola, who has led Manchester City to victories for many years, have once again returned to the agenda. Zamin.uz presents the latest information about a possible revolution in the management of the “Cityzens” and the role of the Uzbek star in the team.
Will Pep leave? Uncertainty at “Etihad”
Although Guardiola’s current contract is signed until 2027, the English press reports that the Spanish specialist may leave the club one year earlier than planned. Pep himself has skillfully avoided questions about his future in recent interviews. According to many experts, if City finishes the current season successfully, Guardiola may have the perfect moment to leave at the top.
Main candidate: the innovative Xabi Alonso
The club’s sporting director Hugo Viana and president Khaldoon Al Mubarak have already started searching for a new coach. At the top of the candidate list is former Bayer and Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso.
- Why exactly Alonso? His historic unbeaten Bundesliga title with Bayer Leverkusen still amazes the football world.
- Competitors: besides Alonso, the list also includes Enzo Maresca, Cesc Fàbregas, Roberto De Zerbi, and Andoni Iraola. However, Alonso’s football philosophy being close to Guardiola’s makes him the main contender.
Abdukodir Khusanov — the new defensive pillar of City
The team’s rebuilding process is actively continuing not only on the coaching bench but also on the pitch. Our compatriot Abdukodir Khusanov, who joined from Lens in January 2025, has quickly become an inseparable part of the team. In the rejuvenated squad, the reliable performances of the Uzbek defender are becoming the foundation of Manchester City’s future success. Khusanov is currently regarded as one of the key and anchoring players in the defensive line.
Dream of an internal treble at the end of the season
At the moment, City has already won the Carabao Cup and continues its fight for the domestic treble. Ahead lies an important FA Cup semi-final at Wembley. A successful end to the season could become the ideal scenario for Guardiola’s departure and Alonso’s arrival.
Dear football fans, do you think Xabi Alonso can properly replace Guardiola? How do you imagine Abdukodir Khusanov’s prospects under the new coach?
