Enzo Maresca is expected to replace Guardiola and the next manager is set to bring in his own backroom team

The departure of Pep Guardiola could prompt a busy summer in the transfer market.

Guardiola’s former assistant Enzo Maresca, who was sacked by Chelsea in January, is the favourite to replace him.

Guardiola’s former assistant Enzo Maresca is the favourite to replace him

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El técnico italiano gana fuerza como posible relevo de Guardiola por su pasado en el Manchester City

Manchester City are acting quick in an effort to replace Pep Guardiola with Enzo Maresca set to come in and replace the legendary Catalan ahead of the transfer window

Na trainer Josep Guardiola vertrekt ook zijn assistent Pepijn Lijnders bij Manchester City. De Nederlander neemt na één seizoen alweer afscheid van 'The Citizens', maakt de club…

Enzo Maresca is all but confirmed to succeed Pep Guardiola at Man City but the bookies reckon City will end up going trophyless for the first time in 10 years next season

Enzo Maresca is expected to replace Guardiola and the next manager is set to bring in his own backroom team

Lijnders, Buenaventura, Mancisidor and Estiarte will also follow Pep Guardiola in leaving their roles this summer.

The Italian has the impossible task of replacing Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium.

City will not be without a head coach for long. Maresca has been planning ahead in readiness for a fresh start, wherever that may be, since leaving Chelsea on New Year's Eve.