Man City's Two Coaches Departing Signals Potential Guardiola Exit
Manchester City's fitness coach Lorenzo Buenaventura and goalkeeper coach Xabi Mancisidor are both set to leave the club this summer. Buenaventura has worked with Guardiola for over 15 years, while Mancisidor's contract simply expires this June. Industry insiders suggest these staff departures could be the first strong signal that Pep Guardiola plans to exit the Premier League champions. However, the final decision on Guardiola's future won't be made until the end of the current season. Manchester City has reportedly already prepared for this possibility by preparing for Enzo Maresca as Guardiola's potential replacement, whether the exit happens this summer or eventually in June 2027. With both key coaching staff departing simultaneously, this could mark the beginning of a significant transition period at the Etihad Stadium. For football fans and followers of the Premier League, this raises questions about team continuity, potential tactical shifts under Maresca, and whether Guardiola's legendary era at Manchester City is coming to an end.