The football world was rocked by reports suggesting Pep Guardiola could make a sensational return to the dugout to manage former rival Mohamed Salah in Turkey. Following the former Liverpool forward's move to Trabzonspor, speculation intensified that the Man City legend was the club's primary target to lead their new era of dominance.
Enzo Maresca will, as successor to Pep Guardiola, be under immediate pressure to deliver trophies in 2026-27, Dietmar Hamann has told GOAL. The Italian tactician has made a bright start to his reign at the Etihad Stadium, but a man that once played Premier League football in that venue is not convinced that the 46-year-old will be a “successful Manchester City manager”.
Ruben Dias has lifted the lid on the tactical evolution taking place at Manchester City following the arrival of Enzo Maresca. The Portuguese defender, who has been named as the club's primary captain, believes the squad is quickly adapting to a new era while maintaining the core principles that brought them success under Pep Guardiola.
Fresh from winning the PFA Young Player of the Year award, Manchester City breakout star Nico O'Reilly has reflected on his rapid rise to the top of English football. Speaking exclusively on the Beast Mode On Podcast, the versatile left-back shared the brutal but necessary advice he received from former manager Pep Guardiola, while also opening up about the personal sacrifices required to make the grade at the Etihad Stadium.
Dietmar Hamann has told GOAL how Phil Foden can rediscover his spark at Manchester City following a “very draining” spell under Pep Guardiola. The England international is considered to be an “exceptional” player and is being backed to take his “big chance” under new boss Enzo Maresca - with a clean slate having been presented to the 26-year-old playmaker.
