Manchester City agree €20m deal with Chelsea for Enzo Maresca to replace Pep Guardiola
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Mohamed Saeed
Summary
Manchester City have agreed a €20m (£17m) fee with Chelsea to appoint Enzo Maresca as their new manager on a three-year contract, replacing Pep Guardiola. Maresca previously served as Guardiola's assistant at City before managing Leicester City (securing Premier League promotion) and then Chelsea in 2024. His tenure at Chelsea ended early in 2025 due to reported disagreements over club management, but he remains highly regarded.
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After his successful stint as Guardiola's right-hand man, he took his first major steps as a head coach with Leicester City.
During his time at the King Power Stadium, he guided the Foxes back to the Premier League at the first time of asking.
This success earned him the top job at Stamford Bridge in the summer of 2024, where he continued to demonstrate his tactical acumen.
Despite his exit from Chelsea at the start of the year due to reported disagreements over club management, his stock remained high.
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