Overview
- Multiple reports position Maresca, a former City under-21 coach and Guardiola assistant, as a leading candidate to succeed the Spaniard.
- He is currently available following Chelsea’s confirmation of his departure last week.
- Fabrizio Romano reports City view Maresca as an option for the future rather than an imminent move, with Guardiola’s timeline undecided.
- Former City adviser Stefan Borson says Guardiola has made it clear he is not leaving, noting the manager’s contract runs to 2027.
- Spanish reporting relayed by Football365 claims Maresca would target Cole Palmer as a first signing, a claim viewed as unverified amid commentary about common informal contacts in elite football.