Guardiola's office demolished! Maresca sparks a revolution at Manchester City

Enzo Maresca has made his first symbolic change at Manchester City following Pep Guardiola’s departure, transforming the legendary manager’s office into a meeting room.

Details: According to The Sun, the Italian has taken over the former office of Guardiola’s assistant, while the room where Pep masterminded City’s tactics for the past 10 years has now been converted into a negotiation space. Before taking the reins, Maresca flew to Barcelona specifically to spend hours discussing City’s squad with Guardiola—delving into player personalities, their reactions to being benched, and those who might stray off course.

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Yet Maresca makes it clear: he intends to do things his own way, but knows he can call Pep for advice at any time. The Italian is no stranger to the club—he was Guardiola’s assistant during the historic treble-winning 2022/23 season, then after an impressive stint at Chelsea, returned to the Etihad as head coach, signing a three-year deal.

The changes go far beyond just the furniture: Maresca has already revamped the captaincy selection process that was in place under Guardiola and is actively reshaping the squad. This summer, City could part ways with Rodri, has already sold Grealish, and is preparing some blockbuster signings. The Citizens will spend the next week in pre-season mode, with the Premier League campaign kicking off on August 23.

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