ENZA Maresca excited to replace Pep Guardiola at Manchester City.
Enzo Maresca said Friday it is a "privilege" to follow Pep Guardiola as manager of Manchester City.
The Italian also expects to begin his first season in charge of the Premier League giants with Rodri still in his squad, although the World Cup Golden Ball winner requires back surgery.
Former Chelsea and Leicester boss Maresca was named as Guardiola's successor after the Catalan stepped down at the end of last season, having won 20 trophies during a superbly successful 10-year spell at the Etihad Stadium.
"I've said many times that I consider Pep probably the best coach in the world in the last 20, 25 years," Maresca told reporters in his first press conference as City manager. "But again, it's a challenge. It's nice. It's a privilege."
