Enzo Maresca’s exit from Chelsea this week could reportedly be set to spark something of a managerial merry-go-round.

The Italian tactician is now out of work and will surely have interest in his services soon after winning silverware and delivering Champions League qualification at Stamford Bridge.

As reported by Fabrizio Romano in the post below from his official account on X, one option for Maresca could be Manchester City, depending on what Pep Guardiola decides to do at the end of this season…

? Enzo Maresca remains on Man City shortlist for the future, highly rated but nothing agreed at this stage.

Guardiola has not made any decision, 100% focused on this season + Maresca respects Pep.

Maresca, on #MCFC shortlist only if Pep leaves.

?? https://t.co/WxWoTt7TQG pic.twitter.com/rUwGerNiri

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 1, 2026

Meanwhile, Chelsea take on Man City in the Premier League this weekend with Under-21s boss Callum McFarlane in the dugout as caretaker manager, which is certainly far from ideal.

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