On the new City documentary they show the thought process behind signing Cherki, and the recruitment staff say his data profile suggests he could be at De Bruyne's level in two years. That was a year ago — is he actually halfway there? Two goals and two assists in two games

Enzo Maresca was recommended to City director of football Txiki Begiristain by Manuel Pellegrini years ago. Maresca played for Pellegrini at Malaga and worked with him as a coach at West Ham. Begiristain suggested to the City academy that Maresca was somebody who could be U23's coach, and possibly work with and/or replace Guardiola one day. After working as Guardiola's assistant in 2022-23, he has now been announced as his successor. "It's a huge challenge for many reasons," Maresca says. "All the success over the last 10-15 years. It's very exciting because the target is to continue."

Khaldoon Al Mubarak says he became Guardiola’s psychiatrist as well as his friend, and that Pep tried to ‘quit’ 100 times during his time at City. Also says new manager will be announced soon @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/7332381…