EPL: Man City confirm Maresca as Guardiola’s replacement
Manchester City Appoints Enzo Maresca as Manager
Manchester City confirmed on Monday that Enzo Maresca has been appointed as the club’s new manager. Maresca, 46, succeeds Pep Guardiola and has signed a three-year contract.
The appointment comes with a financial obligation, as City will need to pay Chelsea more than £17 million in compensation for Maresca.
Previously, Maresca served as Guardiola’s assistant during City’s successful treble-winning campaign in 2023. He also led the club’s Elite Development Squad to a Premier League 2 title in the 2020-21 season.
In an interview following his appointment, Maresca expressed his enthusiasm for the role, stating, “City is an incredibly well-run football club. Everything they do is innovative, planned and purposeful. For a manager, that is a dream situation. It provides the consistency I need to do my job effectively.”
Maresca emphasized his familiarity with the club and its expectations, noting, “This will be my third spell here. I know this club, I know the demands, and I know the expectations.”