The Italian has already been collaborating closely with sporting director Hugo Viana for pre-season, the new campaign and beyond.

Reports indicate Enzo Maresca has a verbal agreement to become the next Manchester City manager, potentially succeeding Pep Guardiola in a new era.

Enzo Maresca has been linked with replacing Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola

Enzo Maresca is expected to follow Pep Guardiola at Manchester City and maybe the decision was made a long time ago

The Italian has already been collaborating closely with sporting director Hugo Viana for pre-season, the new campaign and beyond.

Enzo Maresca, who left Chelsea under a cloud in January, is poised to take over from Pep Guardiola at Manchester City this summer, with a succession plan already laid out

Enzo Maresca is expected to take over as Manchester City manager in the coming weeks and will have a hard act to follow with a team that still appears to be in transition

Enzo Maresca is expected to succeed Pep Guardiola after the Catalan coach confirmed his decision to leave Manchester City.