Key Takeaways
- Pep Guardiola could leave Manchester City when the current season finishes
- The club has prepared for his exit and may appoint Enzo Maresca as the new manager
- City captain Rodri Hernandez might also depart for Real Madrid
Manchester City could soon search for a new manager. Pep Guardiola is expected to leave the club this summer. He has spent ten years at the Etihad Stadium.
Guardiola still has twelve months left on his current deal. However, rumours about his future have continued throughout this campaign. Similar discussions happened last year. Many believed he would step down then. Instead, he signed a new two-year contract after securing another Premier League trophy.
The team currently fights for another championship. Five matches remain in the season. Arsenal stands as their main rival for the trophy. Despite this, Spanish outlet RadioMarca claims there is a strong possibility he will depart. This would mark the end of his successful spell in English football.
Club officials understand this situation. They have started planning for life after Guardiola. Enzo Maresca appears as the leading candidate to replace him. The Italian previously worked as Guardiola’s assistant. He currently manages Chelsea. The players know change might come.
The Italy national team wants him as their new coach. Other options remain possible. His next move remains uncertain. A rest from football could also happen. He has worked continuously since 2008, except for one year.
The captain might leave too. Rodri Hernandez considers his future carefully. He has not decided yet. However, a return to Madrid interests him. Real Madrid admires the midfielder. They want to solve their coaching situation first. No official bid has arrived at Manchester City yet.