US EditionPep Guardiola to Leave Man City for National Team? Report Links Ex-Barcelona Boss to Former World Champions
The FIGC may target Guardiola after elections, while Manchester City prepare for a possible exit and Enzo Maresca emerges as the leading replacement.
- Enzo Maresca has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Pep Guardiola at Manchester City as the club prepares for the possibility of the 55-year-old manager leaving at the end of the season.
- Speculation mounts that Guardiola may seek to coach a national team after 10 years at the Etihad Stadium, where he has won 18 trophies with Manchester City.
- Directing the club's contingency planning, Hugo Viana, Manchester City director of football, has identified Maresca as the preferred successor due to his tactical alignment with Guardiola's proven style.
- Contractual obligations to Chelsea present a complication, as Maresca reportedly walked away with three and a half years remaining on his deal before his January departure.
- The Italian Football Federation remains interested in Guardiola to revive the Azzurri, though his salary of around 24.8 million euros remains a significant barrier for the federation.
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Pep Guardiola to leave Man City for national team? Report links ex-Barcelona boss to former world champions
Pep Guardiola’s future at Manchester City is under speculation as reports suggest he may leave the club to manage a national team, despite having a year left on his contract with the Premier League club.
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