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Pep Guardiola is emerging as the top candidate to take over the Italy national team following his departure from Manchester City. This comes amid a challenging season for City, currently trailing Premier League leaders Arsenal by nine points but with a game in hand. Guardiola's recent comments indicate he might stay at City, yet Italian newspaper Gazzetta Dello Sport labels him the “only name” for the Italy role after Gennaro Gattuso's sacking. Reports suggest Guardiola is “freeing himself” from his City contract, with financial backing from sponsors potentially supporting this transition. Despite speculation about replacements like Xabi Alonso and Vincent Kompany, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano emphasizes that Enzo Maresca is still the leading candidate to step in if Guardiola decides to leave. City waits on Guardiola’s decision, with the future still uncertain.
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