Guardiola to leave Manchester City this summer? The Citizens have already chosen his replacement

Despite Pep Guardiola's contract with Manchester City running until the summer of 2027, both parties are considering the possibility of the manager's departure as early as this summer.

Details: According to Topskills Sports UK, Pep Guardiola is contemplating leaving City at the end of this season. The Spaniard believes he has achieved everything possible with the English club and is ready for new challenges.

Worth noting: Guardiola loses to Manchester United for the 10th time. Who has beaten the legendary Spaniard more often?

In light of this, the Citizens' management have already identified their leading candidate to take the helm. The club has contacted the representatives of Argentine coach Enzo Maresca, who left Chelsea this winter. City sees him as the perfect successor to Guardiola and is hopeful for a fruitful collaboration.

During his tenure with the English club, Guardiola has won the Premier League six times, lifted the Champions League trophy once, claimed the FA Cup twice, and has four Carabao Cup triumphs to his name.

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