
The news that had been whispered is now being shouted by multiple reports: Pep Guardiola is preparing to leave Manchester City this summer with Enzo Maresca lined up as his successor. The club are yet to comment.
Guardiola signed a contract to stay at City until the summer of 2027 last season and has resolutely stuck to the line that he will see out his agreement when publicly questioned. As recently as his pre-FA Cup final media duties, the trophy-laden Catalan repeated pointed out that he has “one more year.”