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Man City Chairman Knew Guardiola Meant It This Time
4 Jun
Summary
- Guardiola threatened to quit 100 times during his decade at City.
- Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak realized Guardiola's final exit was real.
- Former assistant Enzo Maresca is the leading contender to replace Pep.
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak stated he knew Pep Guardiola genuinely intended to leave the club this time. Guardiola, who managed City for a decade, had threatened to quit "100 times" during his tenure but had always been persuaded to stay.
Al Mubarak explained that while he had previously fought to keep Guardiola, he understood this decision was different. The manager himself felt the club needed "new energy." Guardiola's contract had one year remaining, but his departure was confirmed shortly after the FA Cup final victory.
Guardiola joined City in 2016, achieving 17 major trophies, including six Premier League titles and a Champions League. His former assistant, Enzo Maresca, is considered the leading candidate to take over, with advanced talks reportedly underway.
Al Mubarak assured fans that the club would soon announce a successor they would be "comfortable" with, emphasizing the selection of the "best manager possible."
