{
  "id": 31449,
  "title": "New boss Maresca is perfect for Man City - Gvardiol",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/new-boss-maresca-is-perfect-for-man-city-gvardiol-31449",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-02T06:01:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/boss-maresca-perfect-man-city-060146147.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Newly appointed Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has been hailed as a \"perfect one\" by defender Josko Gvardiol. The Italian manager, who succeeded Pep Guardiola after the latter's decision to step down after a decade in charge, has been given the task of leading the club following the legendary coach's departure. Maresca, 46, has already made his mark at City, signing a three-year deal to take over from Guardiola. Gvardiol, who has played four matches at this summer's World Cup for Croatia, praised Maresca's new ideas and the high level of play at City. The defender also expressed his willingness to adapt to the new manager's style and tactics, emphasizing the importance of helping Maresca during this transition period. Gvardiol further noted that the club's leadership group would need to be established, with Ruben McAidoo potentially becoming the new captain following the departure of Bernardo Silva.",
  "summary": "Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol has praised new manager Enzo Maresca, calling him a \"perfect one\" for the club. The Italian manager, who signed a three-year deal to replace the legendary Pep Guardiola, has been given the unenviable task of leading the team after Guardiola's departure. Gvardiol believes Maresca brings new ideas and a fresh approach to the team, but acknowledges it will take time for the players to adapt to the change. The Croatian international, who recently signed a new five-year deal with the club, also spoke about the club's leadership group and the potential for players like Ruben Dias and Rodri to take the captaincy following Bernardo Silva's departure.",
  "key_points": [
    "Enzo Maresca hailed as \"perfect one\" by Josko Gvardiol.",
    "Italian manager signs three-year deal at City.",
    "Gvardiol praises Maresca's new ideas and adaptability."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport Football",
        "title": "Maresca loses first match as Inter beat Man City on penalties",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/01/maresca-loses-first-match-as-inter-beat-man-city-on-penalties",
        "published": "2026-08-01T16:47:36.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "New boss Maresca is perfect for Man City – Gvardiol",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/new-boss-maresca-is-perfect-for-man-city-gvardiol",
        "published": "2026-08-03T00:11:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}