Former Chelsea manager could replace Guardiola at Man City

New reports have claimed Manchester City could consider former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca as a replacement for Pep Guardiola should the latter decide to leave.

As of now, Guardiola’s future at the Etihad is the subject of intense speculation, with predictions that he could leave at the end of the season.

Rumours claim Guardiola, who once managed Barcelona and Bayern Munich could step aside from his role at Manchester City this summer.

While City are yet to get a definite response from Guardiola about his future with them, the club are said to have pinpointed Maresca as his successor.

This is according to football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, in a statement via his official X account on Thursday.

Romano wrote: “Manchester City will let Pep Guardiola decide what he wants to do with his future.

“As reported since January, Enzo Maresca is the favorite candidate if/when Pep decides to leave.

“Despite reports on Kompany, #MCFC really appreciate Maresca.”

Recall that Maresca recently left his job at Chelsea where he was replaced by Liam Rosenior, under whom the Blues have continue to struggle this season.

Maresca’s move to Etihad depends on if Guardiola decides to leave the club.