SpotlightDaily Mail FootballUnverified sourceVia Jack Gaughan· 11 Aug 2026
Maresca Carves Own Space at Man City, Avoids Guardiola's Ghosts
New Man City boss Enzo Maresca ditches the old manager's office to forge his own path.
E. Maresca
coach
Role
New Manchester City manager
Previous Office
Converted to meeting room
New Office
Formerly Pep Lijnders'
Pre-season
In Asia
What happened. Enzo Maresca, new Manchester City boss, chose not to use the office previously occupied by Pep Guardiola, instead taking the one once held by Pep Lijnders, symbolizing a fresh start.
- Maresca had a lengthy dinner with Guardiola in Barcelona before moving.
- Guardiola gave insights on player reactions to being dropped.
- Maresca plans to call Guardiola only at the right moments.
“I like to go in empty sometimes, to see things for myself, but he was here for so long and he has his opinions.”
— Enzo Maresca
Maresca's reset aims to avoid past emotions, with Guardiola's blessing but distance.
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