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Enzo Maresca and Manchester City have reportedly reached a verbal agreement for the Italian to succeed Josep Guardiola as the club's manager. The 46-year-old Italian, who served as Pep's assistant before taking over Leicester in 2023, was linked with City even during his tenure at Chelsea. He himself admitted to having held talks with the Etihad club on three separate occasions. This was also one of the main reasons for the split between Maresca and the 'Blues of London', which materialized on the first day of 2026.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the agreement between the Italian and Manchester City is for an initial three-year contract. However, the intention is to rely on him for the long term.
Late last night, media outlets in the UK revealed that Sunday's match against Aston Villa would be Guardiola's last as Manchester City manager. The decision has already been made, and the club is organizing a farewell for the Spaniard, who led the 'Citizens' for 10 years and brought them so many trophies.
Manchester City faces a crucial match tonight as they visit Bournemouth. The 'Citizens' must do everything possible to win, hoping that Crystal Palace can stop Arsenal in the final round, allowing them to lift their seventh league title in the 'Guardiola era'.
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