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- Pep Guardiola is entering the final 18 months of his Man City contract.
- Luis Enrique is the favourite to replace him if he leaves.
- City sources suggest a long-term succession plan is already in place.
Guardiola Uncertainty Sparks Manager Betting Market
UK betting sites have begun to sharpen their focus on the Next Manchester City Manager market amid growing uncertainty surrounding Pep Guardiola’s long-term future at the Etihad Stadium.
The Catalan coach is currently in the final 18 months of his existing deal and while Guardiola has publicly insisted he is not planning to leave anytime soon, speculation continues to build behind the scenes.
Certain sections of the English media have suggested that City are already preparing for life after Guardiola, with doubts over whether the 55-year-old will extend his contract beyond June 2027.
Speaking last week before City's 2-1 win against Liverpool, Guardiola reiterated that he is not eyeing an immediate exit.
However, according to Mirror Sport’s Jeremy Cross, the City boss is expected to make a definitive decision this summer on whether he will see out his contract until 2027.
BetVictor's latest odds put Luis Enrique clear in the market to take over from Guardiola next.
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Next Permanent Manchester City Manager Odds
Below are the latest odds via BetVictor, with implied probabilities calculated from the fractional prices.
| Next Permanent Manchester City Manager | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Luis Enrique | 2/1 | 33.3% |
| Enzo Maresca | 5/2 | 28.6% |
| Xabi Alonso | 3/1 | 25.0% |
| Vincent Kompany | 4/1 | 20.0% |
| Oliver Glasner | 8/1 | 11.1% |
Luis Enrique Heads the Market
Former Barcelona and Spain boss Luis Enrique leads the betting at 2/1, giving him an implied probability of 33.3% to become the next permanent Manchester City manager.
The current PSG head coach has been heavily linked with a potential move away from Paris this summer, and his tactical philosophy closely mirrors the possession-based, high-intensity style City have mastered under Guardiola.
From a betting perspective, continuity of approach is often a key factor in elite managerial appointments which is something that works strongly in Enrique’s favour.
Enzo Maresca sits just behind the favourite at 5/2. A former Guardiola assistant, Maresca is viewed as a natural internal successor, fully versed in City’s methods and culture.
Heavy links were made when Maresca left Chelsea earlier this season but those rumours have since gone quiet.
Kompany’s Emotional Return?
At 4/1, Vincent Kompany represents the sentimental choice.
A legendary City captain, Kompany’s managerial reputation continues to grow with Bayern Munich and his deep understanding of the club’s identity would resonate strongly with supporters.
While emotion alone rarely drives elite appointments the betting market acknowledges that Kompany would arrive with instant credibility inside the dressing room and among the fanbase.
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Where To Bet on Manager Markets
The Next Manchester City Manager market is available across major UK betting sites, with BetVictor among those offering early prices.
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