Manchester City Appoints Enzo Maresca as Manager to Succeed Pep Guardiola
Manchester City has appointed Italian coach Enzo Maresca as their new manager, succeeding Pep Guardiola after the 2025-26 season. Maresca, 46, signed a three-year contract through 2029 and returns for his third spell at the club, having previously coached the youth team and served as Guardiola's assistant during City's 2018-19 treble-winning season. He also managed Leicester City to a Championship title and Chelsea before joining City. Maresca expressed enthusiasm for leading the team and praised the club's structure and staff. Chelsea acknowledged Maresca's departure amid compensation negotiations and expressed disappointment over his mid-season exit.