Enzo Maresca returns to Manchester City as new manager
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 1:20 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 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”
"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.
"Enzo Mareca has said the environment to succeed at Manchester City is a dream situation after being appointed as the club's new manager.Maresca has been named as Pep Guardiola's successor at the Etiha...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 1:30 PMMaresca confirmed as Man City boss - what will success look like in 2026-27?
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.
- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 1:20 PM“Manchester City is a club I know very well” — Enzo Maresca calls Etihad return a “brilliant opportunity”
Enzo Mareca has said the environment to succeed at Manchester City is a dream situation after being appointed as the club's new manager.Maresca has been named as Pep Guardiola's successor at the Etiha...
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