Enzo Maresca returns to Manchester City as new manager

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Last updated Jun 29, 2026

Enzo Maresca returns to Manchester City as new manager
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Enzo Maresca has been appointed as Manchester City's new manager, succeeding Pep Guardiola. Maresca signed a three-year deal and described the opportunity as a 'brilliant' one. He previously served on City's coaching staff and expressed eagerness to lead the team. Maresca has a history of success, having recently managed Chelsea to European titles and previously led Leicester City to Premier League promotion. City Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak emphasized Maresca's alignment with the club's ambitions.

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  • •Enzo Maresca appointed as Manchester City manager on June 29, 2026.
  • •He signed a three-year contract after Pep Guardiola's departure.
  • •Maresca previously managed Chelsea and Leicester City.
  • •City chairman praised Maresca's passion and alignment with club goals.
  • •He aims to build on City's recent success and lead the team effectively.
Latest Updates
  • 5:10 AMYahoo Sports — Two Manchester City legends give Enzo Maresca their tick of approval
  • 3:52 PMYahoo Sports — 'This is a big challenge - this scares off many people'
  • 2:50 PMYahoo Sports — Man City appoint Enzo Maresca as head coach
  • 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Maresca confirmed as Man City boss - what will success look like in 2026-27?
  • 1:20 PMYahoo Sports — “Manchester City is a club I know very well” — Enzo Maresca calls Etihad return a “brilliant opportunity”
What they're saying
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Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has been open and honest in his assessment of Enzo Maresca, with the Italian returning to the club following two previous stints - first with the academy and then alongside Pep Guardiola as his assistant coach. Honestly, I am very excited about Enzo and I think the fans will appreciate him as a manager, his football philosophy, his football and how the team is going to perform and go from strength to strength with Maresca's leadership.

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Manchester City have announced Enzo Maresca as their new manager on a three-year deal - and we want to know what you think success will look like in his first season. The former Chelsea boss replaces City great Pep Guardiola, who spent 10 immensely successful years in charge at the Etihad.

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Enzo Maresca is now the Manchester City manager. The Italian manager will face the unenviable task of succeeding Pep Guardiola. Maresca has shown at Chelsea and Leicester City that he has the tools to...

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