Overview
- An X account’s post Saturday claimed Pep Guardiola will step down at season’s end with Enzo Maresca “all but agreed” as successor, triggering widespread debate.
- In a Friday press conference, Guardiola said he has “incredible energy,” praised City’s support structure, and spoke of lessons for “next season,” which many read as a hint he plans to continue.
- Mainstream reporting has described contingency talks with Maresca and identified him as the leading candidate if Guardiola leaves, with The Guardian’s Jacob Steinberg cited for positive contacts.
- Celebrity fan Liam Gallagher said he phoned Guardiola and was told the manager will stay, a personal account that underscores how sources are offering conflicting signals.
- No change has been announced and Guardiola remains under contract until 2027 as City pursue the league and FA Cup after winning the Carabao Cup, a period where stability affects players’ routines and staff planning.