After a demanding Premier League season, footballers are currently on international duty or enjoying a well-deserved break. Several Manchester City players will compete for their countries in the lead-up to Euro 2024 in Germany, which starts on July 15.
Despite the absence of the playing staff, Manchester City will remain busy preparing for the next season, focusing on identifying transfer targets and evaluating the squad for long-term planning.
Former City assistant Enzo Maresca has been appointed as Chelsea’s new head coach, just a year after leaving City. Maresca, who previously led Leicester City back to the Premier League, has signed a five-year contract with Chelsea.
His possession-based approach, similar to Pep Guardiola’s, reportedly attracted Chelsea’s interest. Maresca previously utilized his City connections to bring defender Callum Doyle to Leicester, but City may be less willing to assist him now that he’s at Chelsea.
Brighton & Hove Albion striker Deniz Undav has expressed his aspiration to play for Manchester City before retiring.
After struggling in his debut Premier League season, Undav spent the last season on loan at Stuttgart, where he impressed with 18 goals and 10 assists in 30 league appearances.
He hopes to catch Pep Guardiola’s attention, though at 27, time is not on his side. The upcoming 2024-2025 season will be crucial for him to secure his “dream” move to a top club like City.
