Xabi Alonso Among Shortlisted Candidates to Potentially Replace Pep Guardiola at Manchester City

Manchester City is considering Xabi Alonso, Enzo Maresca, and Cesc Fabregas as potential successors to Pep Guardiola, whose future at the club is uncertain. Guardiola, with a contract until 2027, may step down despite early success plans.

The club is proactively identifying potential replacements to avoid uncertainty. Alonso, a former Real Madrid manager, Maresca, a former Chelsea manager, and Fabregas, currently coaching at Como, have caught City's attention.

City's hierarchy aims to be prepared in case Guardiola decides to leave at the end of the season.