FOOTBALL – MANCHESTER City have appointed Enzo Maresca as manager to replace departing coach Pep Guardiola next season, the Premier League club announced yesterday.
The Italian joins City following a mid-season exit from Chelsea, with the London club saying they had reached an agreement with Manchester City over a compensation package.
British media reported the fee to be about £17 million ($22.5 million).
Maresca, who has signed a three-year contract, brings familiarity with City’s set-up, having previously coached the club’s youth team.
He was also the senior side’s assistant coach under Guardiola during City’s 2018-19 treble-winning season.
“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 said in a statement.
“The quality of the people who work here is what makes it so special, and I want to thank them for showing faith in my ability. “I cannot wait to start coaching the players. I want us to win, play good football and enjoy the pressure of representing Manchester City.”
The 46-year-old Italian’s managerial journey began at Parma in 2021, where he lasted 14 games, winning only four times.
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