Manchester City manager to be named soon, says Al Mubarak

Khaldoon Al Mubarak, chairman of Manchester City, praised Pep Guardiola’s lasting influence on the club and English football. He added that the search for a new manager will conclude "very soon". Guardiola’s decade at City The Catalan coach bid an emotional farewell last month at the Etihad Stadium after ten years of success. His tenure ended with a domestic double – the League Cup and FA Cup – and lifted his personal trophy haul to 20, including six Premier League crowns, the UEFA Champions League and the FIFA Club World Cup. Al Mubarak’s tribute to the Catalan coach Al Mubarak called a ten‑year spell “absolutely exceptional” and said Guardiola has reshaped English football. “He changed English football,” he said, adding that the manager’s influence on tactics and coaching has left a thumbprint across the league. He also recalled how Guardiola would often say he would quit, only to be persuaded back, noting that the manager never expected to stay more than four or five years. Very soon we’ll announce it and you will be very comfortable that we have selected and brought in the best manager possible for this club. — Khaldoon Al Mubarak, chairman of Manchester City Looking ahead: new manager search The club is reportedly linked with former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca, who once served as Guardiola’s assistant. Al Mubarak assured fans that the appointment will be made in the coming days, emphasizing the need to keep the club’s winning DNA intact. City’s outlook after a transitional season While the 2025/26 campaign did not deliver a Premier League title, City finished second, claimed the FA Cup and the Carabao Cup, and reached the Champions League final, losing to Madrid. Al Mubarak thanked departing legends Bernardo Silva and John Stones, and praised striker Erling Haaland, calling him the world’s best forward and a future Ballon d’Or contender. He also highlighted the club’s women’s side, which secured the WSL title, and noted the joint trophy parade that celebrated both men’s and women’s achievements. What to watch next Supporters can expect an official announcement on the new manager within days, followed by preseason preparations that will aim to build on the club’s recent cup successes. The appointment will be a key factor in maintaining City’s position at the forefront of English football, a legacy that Al Mubarak says Guardiola helped to forge. Frequently asked questions Who will be the new Manchester City manager? Khaldoon Al Mubarak said a new manager will be named very soon, with reports linking former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca, who was Guardiola’s assistant, as a potential candidate. What did Khaldoon Al Mubarak say about Pep Guardiola’s impact on English football? He praised Guardiola’s ten‑year spell as ‘absolutely exceptional’, stating that he reshaped English football and left a lasting tactical thumbprint across the league. What trophies did Manchester City win under Pep Guardiola? Under Guardiola City secured six Premier League titles, the UEFA Champions League, the FIFA Club World Cup, the League Cup and the FA Cup. What did Khaldoon Al Mubarak say about Erling Haaland? Al Mubarak called Haaland the world’s best forward and a future Ballon d’Or contender, highlighting his importance to the club’s success. What did Manchester City achieve in the 2025/26 season? City finished second in the Premier League, won the FA Cup and the Carabao Cup, and reached the Champions League final, where they were defeated by Real Madrid.