Man City confirm coaching staff shake-up following Pep Guardiola departure
Manchester City has announced a significant shake-up in its coaching staff following the departure of manager Pep Guardiola. Kolo Toure and several other key staff members will leave as the club prepares for the appointment of Enzo Maresca as the new manager. The changes come after Guardiola's decade-long tenure at the Etihad Stadium.
- ▪Kolo Toure is among the five members of Guardiola's coaching staff leaving Manchester City.
- ▪Enzo Maresca is expected to replace Guardiola as the new manager.
- ▪The coaching staff overhaul includes departures of goalkeeping coach Xabi Mancisidor and fitness coach Lorenzo Buenaventura.
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