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'LUCKY' PEP FEELS SUPPORT FROM CITY
The Straits Times
|January 04, 2026
Manager says club respect him amid talk of ex-assistant Maresca replacing him at helm
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, whose contract runs until the end of the 2026-27 season, giving instructions to his players during the 0-0 English Premier League draw with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on Jan 1. PHOTO: REUTERS
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Pep Guardiola has reiterated his desire to stay on at Manchester City, despite reports that former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has held talks about potentially taking over at the Etihad Stadium.
The long-serving City manager, 54, said in December he intended to see out his contract at City, which runs until the end of the 2026-27 season.
That followed speculation City had identified Maresca — a former assistant of Guardiola’s — as a possible successor to the Spaniard, should he decide to step down at the end of this season.
Maresca has since parted company with Chelsea — leaving Stamford Bridge on New Year's Day. It is understood the Italian's exit came after he informed the club he had held talks with City.
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