Chivu supports Maresca as the right manager for Manchester City
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 9:55 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Cristian Chivu, manager of Inter, expressed confidence in Enzo Maresca as the new manager for Manchester City ahead of their pre-season match in Hong Kong on August 1. Chivu praised Maresca's experience working under Pep Guardiola, noting his successful managerial record despite challenges at Leicester and Chelsea. Maresca's first match in charge follows Guardiola's decade-long tenure, with the game also highlighting Inter's recent signing of John Stones. Both clubs are using this match to prepare for the upcoming season.
- •Maresca takes over from Guardiola after ten successful years.
- •Chivu backs Maresca's managerial abilities and experience.
- •City faces Inter in Hong Kong on August 1 for a pre-season match.
- •Stones, a key player for City, recently signed with Inter.
- •Both teams aim to enhance performance ahead of the new season.
- 9:55 AMYahoo Sports — Chivu: Maresca is the right manager for City
"Inter manager Cristian Chivu says new City boss Enzo Maresca is the perfect man for the job at the Etihad. Men's Team Donnarumma: We’re eager to show we’re ready We face the Italian giants in Hong...
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