Romano: Manchester City allows Guardiola to decide his future; if he leaves this summer, Maresca is the top choice to succeed him.

All gatherings eventually come to an end. Guardiola has coached Manchester City for ten years, essentially creating the Blue Moon's ace! Last season, City achieved nothing in major competitions, and this season they were eliminated in the Champions League quarter-finals after being defeated twice by Real Madrid. In the Premier League, they trail Arsenal by nine points with one fewer game played. It can be said that City has missed out on both the Premier League and Champions League titles for two consecutive seasons. City defeated Arsenal to win the League Cup, which for Guardiola is a minor trophy. However, after the match, Guardiola had intimate interactions and passionate celebrations with his wife (now divorced) and daughter. Various signs indicate that Guardiola is tired and needs a break; perhaps this summer is the time for him to leave Manchester City.

According to the latest news from Italian transfer expert Romano, Manchester City's management has decided to let Guardiola determine his own future at the club. Guardiola's current contract runs until summer 2027. This means City has given Guardiola unlimited respect: if he wishes to continue coaching, he will remain as City's manager next season. If Guardiola chooses to leave this summer, City will select his former assistant and ex-Chelsea coach Maresca, who won the Europa Conference League and Club World Cup, to succeed him.

From a personal perspective, when Manchester United and Tottenham changed managers, Maresca did not participate in negotiations. He is waiting for Manchester City, knowing that the club highly appreciates him. There are also rumors linking City with Bayern Munich's coach Kompany, but currently Kompany is employed while Maresca is without a contract. If Guardiola departs, Maresca appears to be the most suitable candidate. However, Kompany, a City legend, will eventually coach Manchester City someday—but not this summer, as his coaching career at Bayern is currently thriving.