Confirmed: Details of former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca’s deal at Man City

Former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has been officially confirmed as Manchester City new boss ahead of the next season.

According to the report via BBC, Maresca signed a three-year contract to replace Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium.

Manchester City will also pay the Blues more than £17m (€20m) in compensation as part of the deal.

Recall that Maresca left the Blues abruptly in December despite signing a long term deal with them.

The 46-year-old once served as Guardiola’s assistant during Man City’s treble-winning season in 2023, having also led the club’s Elite Development Squad to the Premier League 2 title in his single season at the helm in 2020/21.

Speaking in an interview with the club after his appointment, 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.”

Maresca who led the Blues to the UEFA Conference League and Club World Cup titles during his one full season have a big shoe to fill at Man City.

Recall that Guardiola left the Etihad at the end of last season after 10 years in charge, during which he won 17 major trophies with City.