Chelsea boss Maresca rubbishes Manchester City links
- On Dec 19, 2025, Enzo Maresca, Chelsea head coach, dismissed Manchester City succession reports as 100% speculation and said ahead of Saturday's trip to Newcastle, it doesn't affect me.
- Speculation grew after it was reported on Thursday that Manchester City placed Maresca on a candidate list if Pep Guardiola leaves, intensifying after he declined to clarify Stamford Bridge bosses support.
- Maresca noted his contract until 2029, reminding `I have a contract here until 2029` and insisting `My focus is just about this club`, promising `Absolutely, yes` for next season.
- Maresca dismissed the rumours as a distraction, saying `There is no time for this kind of thing` and Chelsea players remain focused on the trip to Newcastle, with Maresca adding `I'm just focused on Newcastle and on my job`.
- Having worked previously at Manchester City's Etihad, Enzo Maresca faced repeated links, including one week ago to Juventus, reflecting ongoing media speculation despite his 2023 move to Leicester.
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