Here’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting:
- Pep Guardiola’s future at Manchester City has been a topic of speculation, with some outlets noting City’s readiness to plan for life after Guardiola and naming potential successors, including Enzo Maresca, if and when Guardiola departs [source coverage around early 2024–early 2026; see overview articles about succession planning and coaching shortlist] .
- In the more extended chatter, various names have been floated as possible next City managers (e.g., Xabi Alonso) in speculative reports, though there has been no official confirmation of a successor and Guardiola remains under contract with City for the 2026 season .
- There have been multiple sensational or speculative videos and articles about managerial changes, but none of these constitute verified announcements from Manchester City or Pep Guardiola as of the current date in May 2026 .[4][5]
If you’d like, I can:
- Pull the most recent, verifiable City announcements or statements from official club channels.
- Compile a quick, side-by-side look at common candidates mentioned in credible outlets and how they’re positioned relative to Guardiola’s status.
- Add links to primary sources (club statements, respected outlets) for each claim.