A period of major change is approaching at Manchester City. Enzo Maresca could be appointed as head coach to replace Pep Guardiola, who is expected to leave the team at the end of the season. Unless something unexpected happens, the Italian tactician is expected to lead the 'Citizens' from next season.
For Maresca, this appointment would be one of the biggest challenges of his career. Having previously worked on Guardiola's staff, he knows the Manchester City system, club philosophy, and playing style well. This seems to have been an important factor for the management. It is reported that an initial agreement has been reached with the Italian coach.
According to The Sun, the Manchester City board is ready to allocate a significant budget to Maresca for summer transfers. We are talking about a budget of approximately 200 million pounds, or more than 230 million euros. This shows that the club is planning a serious squad overhaul with the new coach.
Among the 'Citizens'' main transfer targets are Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, Brentford defender Michael Kayode, and Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi. These players could bring youth, speed, and new energy to the team.
Guardiola created an entire era at Manchester City. He turned the club into one of the strongest teams in English and European football. For this reason, taking his place is not an easy task. Maresca faces not only the task of delivering results but also ensuring a smooth transition in the post-Pep era.
As a reminder, Enzo Maresca was dismissed from his position as Chelsea head coach in January 2026. He had been working at the London club since the summer of 2024. Now, he may have the opportunity to return to the big stage.
In short, the post-Guardiola era at Manchester City is likely to begin under the name of Enzo Maresca. The club is preparing a transfer budget of over 230 million euros for the new coach. This could be a new chapter for City — now Maresca must preserve the empire left behind by Pep.
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