In a significant managerial move, Manchester City has reached an agreement with Chelsea to secure the services of Enzo Maresca. The deal, valued at €20 million, will see the Italian tactician leave his current contract with the Blues behind.
Reports from Sky Sport Italia confirm that City will compensate Chelsea to release Maresca from his obligations, despite the fact that he was dismissed as Chelsea’s head coach back in January. The former Manchester City assistant, who worked closely with Pep Guardiola during the 2022-23 season, has long been considered the top candidate to take over the reins at the Etihad.
Maresca is anticipated to travel to Manchester later today to finalize a three-year contract, stepping into the role left vacant by Guardiola’s departure at the conclusion of the previous campaign. His previous stint as Guardiola’s assistant makes him a familiar face within the City setup.