Overview
- Club officials have identified at least two potential candidates, though no names have been confirmed publicly.
- Sporting director Hugo Viana is leading the shortlist process after taking over from Txiki Begiristain earlier this year.
- Pep Guardiola remains contracted through 2027 and says any exit would hinge on his feelings, adding that the club should be prepared.
- Enzo Maresca and Vincent Kompany feature heavily in external reporting, with existing contracts at Chelsea and Bayern likely to complicate any approach.
- Recent coverage from outlets including the BBC, The Athletic and Fabrizio Romano underscores that timing and discretion will shape City’s next steps.