The Man City icon and former Barcelona star: Five contenders to replace Pep Guardiola
Pep Guardiola is expected to leave Manchester City at the end of the current Premier League season. His departure will leave a significant vacancy at the club, with several candidates already being considered for the role. Enzo Maresca, former Chelsea and Leicester boss, is currently the frontrunner to take over.
- ▪Guardiola has been at Manchester City since 2016, winning 20 titles during his tenure.
- ▪He recently led City to a domestic cup double, winning both the Carabao and FA Cups.
- ▪Reports suggest that Maresca may have already agreed to join City as Guardiola's successor.
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