Football NewsFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 24 Jul 2026
Maresca: Privilege to replace Guardiola at Man City
New Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca calls replacing Pep Guardiola a 'privilege' and backs Donnarumma-Haaland link-up.
E. Maresca
coach
New role
Manchester City head coach
Replaces
Pep Guardiola
Previous club
Chelsea
Key quote
It's a privilege
What happened. Enzo Maresca was appointed Manchester City head coach, replacing Pep Guardiola after ten years. He praised the Donnarumma-Haaland combination as a threat.
- Maresca served as Guardiola's assistant in 2022-23.
- He won the Conference League and Club World Cup at Chelsea.
- Guardiola rejected Italy coach role on same day.
“First of all, I would say that it's a privilege.”
— Enzo Maresca
Maresca aims to maintain City's success after Guardiola's era.
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