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In late 2025, Manchester City began to consider the potential candidates who could replace Guardiola, taking in various factors, including their style of play and personality. The club deny drawing up a shortlist. Multiple sources have told The Athletic Xabi Alonso, the Real Madrid manager at the time, was one of the names mentioned.

Multiple sources say issues between the club and Maresca grew after he guided Chelsea to the Club World Cup.

For example, Maresca made his desire for the club to sign a centre-back public last August after Levi Colwill was ruled out for several months with a serious knee injury. It caused tension on both sides and that lingered for several weeks after the season started.

One Chelsea insider spoke about how they noticed a change in Maresca’s personality after winning the FIFA tournament that summer.

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In late 2025, Manchester City began to consider the potential candidates who could replace Guardiola...

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