Manchester City identify Pep Guardiola’s successor

Manchester City have identified Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca as the replacement for Pep Guardiola should the former Barcelona manager leave at the end of the season, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The well-known and well-respected Italian journalist said on his YouTube channel: “Manchester City as a club are waiting for Pep Guardiola to decide.

“At the moment, according to my information, the situation is still open. Pep has one more year of his contract, so if he says nothing he will be Man City manager next season.

“Eventually if Pep decides to leave between now and the end of the season, the name already identified by Manchester City to become the next manager at some point remains, according to my information, Enzo Maresca.

“Maresca has not had so far any sort of contact with Tottenham or Manchester United. Those close to the former Chelsea manager are aware of the situation and interest from Manchester City.

“Manchester City are just preparing for when it’s time to say goodbye to Pep Guardiola and it’s for Pep to decide and he has not made any decision yet.”