Chelsea have lost an incredible manager says Guardiola, but confirms commitment to City
Pep Guardiola hails former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca as "incredible" following his departure, while confirming he will stay at Manchester City despite speculation linking Maresca to the club.
REUTERS
January 2, 2026
Soccer Football - Premier League - Sunderland v Manchester City - Stadium of Light, Sunderland, Britain - January 1, 2026 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reacts Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith
Lee Smith
Pep Guardiola says former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca is an 'incredible' manager after the Italian left the London side by mutual consent on New Year's day.
Managerless Chelsea travel to Guardiola's Manchester City on Sunday (January 3), a quirk of the fixture calendar given there was speculation Maresca could take over at City.
However Guardiola said he would remain in charge at the Etihad next year, as per his existing contract.
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