Pep Guardiola is reportedly set to leave Manchester City at the end of the season, bringing to an end a successful 10-year spell at the Etihad Stadium.
The Spaniard is regarded as one of the greatest managers of the Premier League era, having won 20 trophies during his time in Manchester.
Here, BOYLE Sports considers the possible contenders to replace him as the next Manchester City manager.
Next Man City Manager Favourites
Enzo Maresca
Enzo Maresca
The former Leicester and Chelsea boss is the early favourite. The Italian has twice had stints as part of Guardiola's coaching staff at City , latterly as assistant manager in 2022 before leading Leicester to top-flight promotion in 2024.
He lifted the Conference League trophy with Chelsea in 2025 but departed Stamford Bridge after a breakdown in relations with the club's owners at the turn of the year.
Vincent Kompany
Vincent Kompany
The Bayern Munich head coach, and former City skipper, spent a trophy-laden nine years at the club as a player. After beginning his managerial career at Anderlecht , he led Burnley to Premier League promotion in 2023.
After the Clarets were relegated the following season, he was appointed as Thomas Tuchel's successor at Bayern , who he has led to back-to-back Bundesliga titles.
Luis Enrique
Luis Enrique
The Spaniard enjoyed a stellar playing career with Real Madrid and Barcelona and has also spent time in charge of his country, albeit without success. But he has been a serial trophy winner during spells in charge of Barca and at current club Paris St Germain , with whom he has won three straight Ligue 1 titles.
Luis Enrique delivered Champions League glory last season for the first time in their history.
Andoni Iraola
Andoni Iraola
Another Spaniard, Iraola will be a free agent in summer having announced his intention to step down as Bournemouth manager at the end of the season. Iraola has worked wonders with the Cherries, leading them to a 12th-placed Premier League finish in 2025 and to the brink of European football for the first time in their history this campaign.
Cesc Fabregas
Cesc Fabregas
The former Spain midfielder twice won the Premier League at Chelsea as a player and a LaLiga crown with Barcelona . His managerial career is in its early stages, but he helped Como to top-flight promotion as an assistant in 2024 and, after taking sole charge, has guided them to at least a place in the Europa League this season, while they could still qualify for the Champions League.
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