Pep Guardiola’s exit claim comes as Enzo Maresca has been linked with the Manchester City job
According to X’s top source, Pep Guardiola will step down at the end of this season, with everything set for Enzo Maresca to take over.
The report suggests that Manchester City have quietly prepared for the move, agreeing to a deep agreement with the former Chelsea boss to return to the Etihad.
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Enzo Maresca is about to take over from Pep Guardiola
A report from a top source in X, Arsenal Hands, indicates that the “way to go” within the club points to a direct exit for Guardiola.
Internal arrangements are reported to have progressed to such an extent that there have been discussions about naming a position to honor him.
Despite the magnitude of this change, mainstream sports journalism has been silent. The report attributes this silence to Guardiola’s “unusual situation”, suggesting that journalists fear a last-minute U-turn that could jeopardize their professional reputation.
Although the club are expected to deny the claims, the framework for the “post-Pep” era is believed to have been finalised, with Maresca identified as the successor chosen to lead the tactical change.
My understanding is that Pep Guardiola will step down at the end of the season and Enzo Maresca all but agreed to take over next season.
Let me explain.
Everyone at their club knows this is the way to go and they are even talking about naming a stand in his place…
-HandofArsenal (@HandofArsenal) May 2, 2026
Why Enzo Maresca would be a good fit
Maresca is no stranger to the inner workings of City Football Group.
Having served as Guardiola’s assistant in the historic Treble-winning campaign, he has extensive knowledge of the club’s philosophy and tactical demands.
His coaching style, often described as “Pep-lite,” emphasizes style play, inverted defenders, and holding the breath, elements that have become deeply embedded in the current team’s DNA.
By appointing Maresca, City will ensure continuity rather than a radical rebuild, allowing the club to transition into a new era under a manager who knows the club well.
Pep Guardiola’s political stance shows that he is ready to leave Man City
Speculation about Guardiola’s departure has been intense, fueled not only by coaching fatigue but also by his increasingly vocal stance on world affairs.
Guardiola has recently used his platform to address sensitive political topics, including oppression in Palestine and Sudan.
His comments on Sudan are particularly interesting given the current situation.
His willingness to talk about the issue of Sudan, where politics affects the party’s identity, points to a man who no longer cares about how to return to the party.
This apparent change in his public persona comes with news that he is ready to leave a club whose owners are accused of supporting repression in Sudan.
