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Enzo Maresca confirmed as Manchester City manager

The former Leicester and Chelsea boss returns for a third spell after City agreed a reported £17 million compensation package with Chelsea.

  • Manchester City confirmed the appointment of Enzo Maresca as their new manager. The Italian has signed a three-year contract, ending weeks of speculation regarding the successor to Pep Guardiola.
  • Pep Guardiola concluded a glittering 10-year reign at the club after stepping down at the end of last season, during which he secured many trophies.
  • Securing Maresca involved a £17 million compensation package with Chelsea. As a manager, he previously led Leicester to promotion before guiding Chelsea to Conference League and Club World Cup glory.
  • City chairman Khaldoon praised the appointment, saying "He brings a personality, passion and intelligence completely aligned to our needs." Maresca stated managing Manchester City is a "brilliant opportunity."
  • Having served as assistant manager under Guardiola, Maresca is familiar with the club during its treble-winning 2022-23 season. He now faces the challenge of maintaining success at the incredibly well-run football club.
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Manchester City have confirmed that Enzo Maresca will be their next manager, signing a three-year contract.

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Manchester City announced Monday the signing of Italian Enzo Maresca as the new coach of the Premier League team until 2029 and will take the witness of Catalan technician Pep Guardiola after a decade leading the Sky Blues.

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Italian strategist Enzo Maresca will succeed Spaniard Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager, the English club announced. The 46-year-old Maresca has signed a three-year deal.

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cityxtra.co.uk broke the news on Sunday, June 28, 2026.
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