Pep Guardiola to call successor after leaving Man City

His former assistant Enzo Maresca, who was sacked by Chelsea in January, is the favourite to replace him.

Pep Guardiola on the touchline during his last match in charge of Manchester City. Pic: Martin Rickett/PA

Pep Guardiola promised to call his successor as he prepared to hand over the managerial reins at Manchester City.

Guardiola took charge of City for the final time as their Premier League campaign ended with a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.