Manchester City has officially appointed Enzo Maresca as the club's new head coach, signing the Italian manager to a three-year contract.
The 46-year-old replaces Pep Guardiola, who stepped down in May after a decade-long tenure at the Etihad Stadium.
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According to a report by BBC Sounds on June 29, 2026, the appointment was finalized after Manchester City and Chelsea agreed on a compensation package.
Compensation Deal Resolved
Extensive discussions between the two clubs were required to settle the financial terms for Maresca, who had previously managed Leicester City before a brief stint at Chelsea.
Maresca left his role at Chelsea in January after recording just one win in seven Premier League matches.
Chelsea initially described the separation as a mutual decision aimed at improving the team's competitive direction.
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A club statement said, "A change gives the team the best chance of getting the season back on track."
Maresca later clarified that he voluntarily chose to leave the London club, stating that his departure "opened a path."
Chelsea confirmed that a financial settlement had been legally finalized, noting Maresca's "decision not to continue fulfilling his responsibilities."
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With the compensation agreement now in place, Maresca begins his tenure at Manchester City, tasked with building on the club's recent successes.
