Man City is preparing for life without Pep Guardiola and has targeted a surprise name as a potential successor. That is Cesc Fabregas, former Arsenal midfielder, currently leading the como club in Serie A.
For the first time in 4 years, Man City entered the new Premier League season without being a champion, after Liverpool ended their domestic dominance in the first year under Arne Slot's dynasty at Anfield.
Guardiola's team went through a fluctuating season after the star's injury Rodri's injury, falling to third place after Liverpool and Arsenal. Man City was also eliminated by Real Madrid from the Champions League and failed in the FA Cup final against Crystal Palace.
Despite many difficulties, coach Guardiola extinguished the rumors of his future in November 2024 by signing an extra two -year extension contract, lasting until June 2027.
Guardiola once admitted that he had considered leaving at the end of the season but felt that it was not a suitable time to leave the team that he had built the empire to dominate English football since coming here.
Although Pep has committed to sticking two more seasons, Man City is still actively preparing for the future and has added a shocking name to the list of potential candidates to replace the legendary coach of Catalunya. One of the top candidates is now said to be Cesc Fabregas, former Arsenal midfielder, currently leading the como club in Serie A.
According to Football Transfers, there is an increasingly clear acceptance at the Etihad Stadium that the period of Guardiola may end naturally after the new contract, and the Board of Directors wishes a smooth transition to the new generation of training.
Fabregas is emerging as a bright candidate after impressing the como. He is considered the one who can understand the club's tactical philosophy and have real experience in the Premier League after having ever played for both Arsenal and Chelsea.
In addition, the former Spanish player is also a product of the famous training furnace La Masia of Barcelona – where it has a profound influence on Guardiola's style of football as well as former assistant Mikel Arteta.
Fabregas led the Como to the 10th place in Serie A last season and was aimed at the Champions League runner -up, Inter Milan to replace Simone Inzaghi.
The former Barcelona midfielder admitted he still felt happy with his current job and fully believed in the long -term project with Como. So, Cesc will not want to leave before. But in the next 2 years, when he has gained enough experience, the former midfielder can be ready to succeed Guardiola at Man City.
