Manchester City Finally Confirms Enzo Maresca as New Manager

ManCity has finally confirmed Enzo Maresca as Pep Guardiola’s successor.

The ex-Chelsea boss departed Stamford Bridge on New Year’s Day following a steep breakdown in relations with the club’s hierarchy and returns for his third spell at the Etihad.

Maresca, 46, walked away from a five-year deal worth £4million-a-season and was NOT sacked by the Blues board.

The five-week wait to announce the new boss was partly due to compensation talks with Chelsea.

City finalised a £17m compensation fee for the Italian last week, leaving the path clear for Maresca to join on a three-year deal.

He managed Chelsea for two years, helping to deliver the Europa Conference League and Club World Cup in his first season.

Maresca previously won Premier League 2 with the Man City second side and was Pep Guardiola‘s assistant during their brilliant Treble-winning 2022/23 season.

Maresca said: “Manchester City is a club I know very well and to have the chance to manage this team is a brilliant opportunity for me.

“City is an incredibly well-run football club. Everything they do is innovative, planned and purposeful. For a manager, that is a dream situation. It provides the consistency I need to do my job effectively.

“This will be my third spell here. I know this club, I know the demands and I know the expectations. The quality of the people who work here is what makes it so special, and I want to thank them for showing faith in my ability.