Sources close to Manchester City believe the 54-year-old manager, fresh off four straight Premier League titles and the 2023 treble, could depart at the end of the 2025-26 campaign despite his contract until 2027.
Enzo Maresca, who once coached City's U21s and assisted Pep before leading Chelsea to fourth place, tops their shortlist—though his deal runs to 2029. City leads the table by six points, with key players like Haaland and Foden set to lead into any transition, while Chelsea plans to review Maresca's future this summer.