Pep Guardiola addresses rumours Enzo Maresca could replace him at Man City... and says Chelsea have lost an 'incredible person' after manager's dramatic New Year's Day exit
Pep Guardiola says that HE will decide when he leaves Manchester City, after claims the club have spoken to Enzo Maresca. Chelsea and Maresca parted company on Thursday and one of the reasons cited was that the Italian had informed them of discussions with City associates. ‘You want to fire me?’ said Guardiola, when asked about Maresca’s City talks and the possibility of him leaving in the summer. Enzo Maresca (left) embraces Pep Guardiola, his former boss at Manchester City, after their pre-season friendly meeting in Ohio in 2024‘You know, I will leave one day. So, I'm sorry, I'm not going to answer that.’
Source: Metro January 02, 2026 20:13 UTC
