Manchester City have confirmed the appointment of Enzo Maresca as their new manager.
The former Chelsea boss succeeds Pep Guardiola, who won 20 trophies during a glittering 10-year reign before stepping down at the end of last season.
The 46-year-old Italian has signed a three-year contract, ending weeks of speculation.
“Manchester City is a club I know very well and to have the chance to manage this team is a brilliant opportunity for me,” said Maresca. “This will be my third spell here. I know this Club, I know the demands and I know the expectations."
City are understood to have agreed a compensation package with Chelsea to secure Maresca’s services amounting to £17 million ($22.4 million). Maresca had more than three years remaining on his contract when he left Stamford Bridge in January.
Maresca served as Guardiola’s number two during City’s treble-winning 2022-23 season. As a manager he led Leicester to promotion to the Premier League in 2024 before guiding Chelsea to Conference League and Club World Cup glory the following year.
