Pep Guardiola to leave Manchester City this summer, Enzo Maresca expected as successor
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- Pep Guardiola will leave his role as Manchester City manager this summer after a decade of unprecedented success, including six Premier League titles and the club's first Champions League win in 2023.
- Former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca, who has previous experience at City as an assistant and Under-21 coach, is expected to replace Guardiola as the new City manager.
- Guardiola's departure marks the end of a transformative era that revolutionized English football tactics, emphasizing possession and build-up play, influencing teams across all levels of the sport.
- Despite having a contract until 2027, Guardiola's decision to leave comes amid ongoing investigations into alleged financial breaches by City, though the club denies the allegations.
- The summer will also see significant player departures, including Bernardo Silva and John Stones, signaling a major transition period for Manchester City both on and off the pitch.