Gianluca Di Marzio challenges Chelsea's statement on Enzo Maresca's exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 8:30 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Gianluca Di Marzio has criticized Chelsea's portrayal of Enzo Maresca's departure to Manchester City. He has claimed that Chelsea's narrative suggests Maresca abandoned his role, which he contests, citing an unbearable situation at the club. Chelsea's official statement indicated Maresca resigned unexpectedly in December 2025, but Di Marzio argues they misrepresented the circumstances. City confirmed Maresca as their manager on a contract until 2029, after paying €20 million for his release. The ongoing discourse reflects potential tensions between Chelsea and Maresca's new role at City.
- •Chelsea claims Maresca resigned abruptly in December 2025.
- •Di Marzio accuses Chelsea of presenting a distorted version of events.
- •Manchester City officially appointed Maresca with a contract until 2029.
- •City reportedly paid €20 million to secure Maresca's release from Chelsea.
- •Di Marzio's comments suggest tensions within Chelsea's management structure.
- 8:30 AMYahoo Sports — Transfer insider exposes Chelsea’s “distorted truth” over Enzo Maresca’s Man City appointment
"Gianluca Di Marzio has accused Chelsea of altering the narrative around Enzo Maresca’s Man City managerial appointmentItalian journalist claims Maresca “had to say enough” at Chelsea because the...
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