Manchester City is set to appoint Enzo Maresca as their new head coach, replacing Pep Guardiola.

What's the deal?

Maresca is close to becoming the new Man City head coach on a three-year-deal. The Italian was Guardiola's assistant for one season when City won the treble.

Why it matters for Manchester City

Maresca's connections with the club make this deal sensible, given his history as the Elite Development Squad (EDS) head coach and his impact on the first team. He developed players like Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer, who have since thrived on a global level. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 2nd in Premier League, 64 pts, 19W-7D-5L from 31 games | | Recent form | WDDWW | | Last result | Manchester City 1-2 Aston Villa (2026-05-24) |

What comes next?

Maresca's coaching style is similar to Guardiola's, according to Brian Barry-Murphy, who replaced Maresca as City's EDS head coach. Barry-Murphy said: "Enzo is very similar to Pep." Maresca's ability to coach and connect with players was evident during his time as Guardiola's assistant. He was "so active and so involved in the coaching" and had the respect of the players instantly. As Manchester City looks to the future, Maresca's appointment could bring a sense of continuity and familiarity to the team.