Manchester City Appoints Enzo Maresca as New Manager

Manchester City on Monday hired former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca on a three-year contract after Pep Guardiola stepped down at the end of last season. Maresca agreed terms after several weeks of negotiations that included a reported £17 million compensation package paid to Chelsea. He had been linked with the post once reports of Guardiola’s exit surfaced.

Background to the Appointment Guardiola left the club in May after ten years, citing a lack of energy to continue. City finished second in the Premier League, seven points behind champions Arsenal, ending a run of six titles in eight seasons. The 55-year-old Spaniard won 17 major trophies during his time at the club, including the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup treble in 2022-23.

He guided Leicester to promotion from the Championship in 2023-24 before taking charge at Chelsea.

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

Chelsea issued a statement noting that Maresca had informed them earlier in the season there might be an opportunity to succeed Guardiola.

Maresca will be tasked with restoring City to the top of English football after two years without the Premier League title. The squad has undergone significant changes over the past 18 months. City have reportedly agreed a club-record deal with Nottingham Forest for England midfielder Elliot Anderson and are also linked with Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi.