Senior figures at Manchester City say Pep Guardiola often considered stepping down during difficult spells before ultimately leaving the Etihad; after summer reinforcements, the club are targeting a strong resurgence.
Chelsea are prepared to sell Marc Cucurella if their valuation is met, with Manchester City, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid all interested. The defender publicly questioned the club's direction after Chelsea were knocked out of the Champions League.
Manchester City have enquired about Chelsea right-back Malo Gusto, with Enzo Maresca potentially making him his first signing; Bayern Munich are also in the hunt, and Chelsea appear open to a deal.
Manchester City centre-back Ruben Dias is seeking a summer move, with Real Madrid and other top clubs monitoring his situation.
Pep Guardiola bid farewell to Manchester City at the end of the season, said he controlled the timing of his departure, and cited Jürgen Klopp's example to remind successor Enzo Maresca to stay true to himself.
Guardiola has announced he will end his decade-long tenure as Manchester City manager this summer, with Fabrizio Romano confirming that Maresca has reached a verbal agreement to succeed him; the Citizens have already secured a domestic double and retain a theoretical chance in the Premier League title race.
Enzo Maresca has agreed in principle to become Manchester City manager as speculation over Pep Guardiola's departure at the end of the season intensifies; Guardiola continues to sidestep questions about his future even after winning the FA Cup.
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