Overview
- The Times reports a growing conviction among rival coaches that this will be Guardiola’s final campaign despite a contract running to 2027.
- Guardiola has publicly dismissed exit talk at a press conference, emphasizing that he remains under contract.
- Belief has intensified after Enzo Maresca told Chelsea he spoke with City on three occasions about potentially replacing Guardiola.
- Yahoo Sports reports City are preparing for all eventualities and that the timing of any departure is expected to be Guardiola’s decision, with Stuart Pearce suggesting results will not dictate it.
- Potential successors linked in recent coverage include Enzo Maresca, Vincent Kompany, Roberto De Zerbi and Andoni Iraola.