Manchester City has undergone significant squad overhaul this summer, with Maresca receiving full backing for the challenging task of replacing Guardiola.

According to The Mirror, Manchester City's hierarchy is very satisfied with what has been described as a "very successful" transfer window. Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak and Football Director Hugo Viana believe that new manager Maresca has been given a squad capable of reclaiming the league title from Arsenal. The final piece of the puzzle is the arrival of Enzo, for whom Manchester City paid £125 million, matching the Premier League transfer record.

Manchester City's recruitment efforts began in January, when Guehi and Semenyo joined early and arrived at the Etihad Stadium. Both were originally summer transfer targets for Manchester City, but after learning that the transfers could be completed six months ahead of schedule, the club immediately took action.

With Maresca replacing Guardiola, this personnel change is viewed as a "refresh" rather than a rebuild. Compared to the beginning of Guardiola's final season in charge, Manchester City's current squad is considered stronger.

Maresca has high expectations for young defender Vitór Reis, who is expected to have a breakthrough season. Eighteen-year-old prospect Ayoub Bouadi, who recently joined from Lille, has also impressed Maresca in training. Given Bouadi's young age, Maresca will develop him patiently, but given the youngster's exceptional talent, he may receive more playing time than outsiders expect.

Manchester City began monitoring Bouadi before the World Cup. After the young player shone on the biggest stage in North America, the club decided to act quickly to complete the deal.

Elliott-Anderson's arrival is intended to replace Bernardo Silva, but Manchester City's most significant signing of 2024 is undoubtedly the acquisition of Enzo. Maresca explained that he worked with Enzo at Chelsea, so Manchester City has acquired a proven winner on the biggest stage. He can not only strengthen the midfield with goals and assists, but also bring much-needed experience to a team that lacks depth in several positions.

Earlier this week, the deal nearly fell apart. Chelsea insisted on their asking price of £135 million, and Manchester City prepared to withdraw from negotiations. But on the final day of the transfer window, Chelsea lowered their asking price by £10 million, and Manchester City immediately moved. Both sides completed negotiations just five hours before the transfer window closed.

Manchester City now believes this squad is strong enough to challenge for the title across all competitions. The rest is up to them.

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