Man City mark Guardiola farewell as Maresca nears, Shaw signs new deal
Erling Haaland wins Premier League Attacker of the Season, taking 50% of votes after 27 goals and 8 assists. He became the quickest to 100 Premier League goals in December 2025.
Ilkay Gundogan, 35, plans one more season at Galatasaray, is taking coaching badges and says a future Etihad coaching role is ‘100 per cent’ possible, though not in Maresca’s new management team.
City parade ends at Co-Op Live as Pep bids farewell. Khadija Shaw announces new 4-year deal. Kompany and Grealish appear. Tributes for departing Bernardo Silva and John Stones, with Haaland praising them.
AC Milan consider ex-Man City director Txiki Begiristain for sporting role, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic influential. Ramon Planes and Viktor Bezhani also named.
Piece argues MLS should target Pep Guardiola post-City as a marquee coach, with NYCFC links via City Football Group and a possible sabbatical before any move.
Guardiola departs after 20 trophies and landmark feats: 100 points, 106 goals, 4 straight titles, first domestic quadruple, 26-game UCL unbeaten run, holding five major trophies, and a 70.3% win rate.
Enzo Maresca could reintegrate Jack Grealish after his Everton loan, offering the winger a route back into Manchester City’s squad in his first move as manager.
City have held informal talks with Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez, who is understood to be a priority for likely new boss Enzo Maresca. A midfield rebuild is framed around the expected exits of Bernardo Silva and John Stones, though Chelsea’s £106.8m man would be costly.
Report claims Guardiola showed a Bruno Fernandes clip to stress that berating team-mates would not be accepted at Manchester City.
Tottenham target City pair Savinho and James Trafford, with a £60m bid mooted for Savinho. Spurs also assess Trafford as potential No 1 as both players face uncertain City futures.
Guardiola urges his successor to ‘be yourself’, vows a personal call, and hails director Hugo Viana. Maresca is widely tipped to take over on a three-year deal with City’s backing promised.
