Enzo Maresca appointed Manchester City head coach amid mixed reactions in Italy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Enzo Maresca has been named head coach of Manchester City, succeeding Pep Guardiola. His appointment has caused varied reactions in Italy, with Gazzetta dello Sport noting he is both a source of pride and regret. Maresca previously managed Chelsea, where he won the Conference League and Club World Cup. The negotiations leading to his departure from Chelsea and subsequent acceptance of the City role have been contentious, according to reports. Discussions about Maresca's impact on Italian football are ongoing.
- •Maresca replaces Pep Guardiola at Manchester City.
- •His appointment has elicited mixed feelings in Italy.
- •Maresca won the Conference League and Club World Cup with Chelsea.
- •He was involved in complex negotiations with City while at Chelsea.
- •Discussions on his influence on Italian football are underway.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Newspaper claims Maresca ‘a source of pride’ and regret for Italy
"Enzo Maresca’s appointment as Manchester City’s head coach has sparked mixed reactions in Italy, with Gazzetta claiming that the ex-Chelsea boss is a source of both pride and regret for Italian fo...
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