Pep committed to contract amid Maresca exit

Premier League MAN CITY V CHELSEA TOMORROW, 5.30PM

- By ANDY HAMPSON

PEP GUARDIOLA has reiterated his desire to stay on at Manchester City amid fresh rumours surrounding Enzo Maresca.

The long-serving City manager said last month he intended to see out his contract at the Etihad Stadium, which runs until the summer of 2027.

That came following speculation City had identified then Chelsea boss Maresca, a former assistant of Guardiola's, as a potential successor to the Spaniard should he decide to step down this summer.

Maresca has since parted company with Chelsea - dramatically leaving Stamford Bridge on New Year's Day - and there have been claims the Italian's exit came after he informed the club he had held talks with City.