Former Chelsea Manager Tipped To Replace Guardiola At Man City

Enzo Maresca has already agreed to succeed the outgoing Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager, talkSPORT understands, according to talkSPORT.

The club are actioning their succession plan for Guardiola, who will leave the Etihad Stadium this summer after ten trophy-laden years.

Maresca left Chelsea in January and he now looks set to succeed Guardiola, having worked at City as a coach before embarking on his own managerial career.

The Italian boss did not leave his Blues role knowing that the job at the Etihad would be his, as talkSPORT understands that he didn’t have it lined up until the March international break.

It’s understood Maresca was approached by Premier League, LaLiga and Serie A clubs, along with City, who contacted him when he was still at Stamford Bridge.

Maresca raised the possibility of signing a new deal at Chelsea during the first half of the season before eventually resigning on New Year’s Eve.

Guardiola walked out of an interview with talkSPORT when asked if he would be back to defend the FA Cup next season after winning it for a third time with a win over Chelsea on Saturday.

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He also walked out of an interview with TNT Sports when asked about his future after the final.

But now his departure is imminent, with his former assistant in position to take over.

Guardiola joined Man City in 2016, succeeding Manuel Pellegrini in the dugout following spells with Barcelona and Bayern Munich.

During his time in charge, he has won 20 trophies, including six Premier League titles and an historic treble.

Also included in his 20 trophies are three FA Cups, five Carabao Cups and the Champions League with City set to name a stand at the Etihad after him.

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