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Man City and Chelsea negotiate over Enzo Maresca's management role

4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 5:35 PM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Man City and Chelsea negotiate over Enzo Maresca's management role

Summary

Manchester City and Chelsea are in advanced negotiations for Enzo Maresca to become City's new manager following Pep Guardiola's recent announcement of his departure. Maresca, who previously served as Guardiola's assistant, has garnered Chelsea's interest despite leaving the club just six months ago. Chelsea seeks compensation for Maresca, who was contracted until 2029, complicating negotiations. Maresca's previous tenure at Chelsea included winning the Club World Cup and Conference League. Updates on the negotiations are expected as talks progress.

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Status Watch

•Enzo Maresca is the leading candidate to replace Pep Guardiola at Manchester City.
•Negotiations between City and Chelsea are currently at an advanced stage.
•Chelsea is pursuing compensation due to Maresca's contract still being active.
•Maresca left Chelsea after a turbulent final six months, impacting the team's performance.
•City previously identified Maresca as a key figure in their management future.

Latest Updates

5:35 PMYahoo Sports — Senior Chelsea and Man City officials in advanced talks over Enzo Maresca
3:18 PMYahoo Sports — Man City and Chelsea remain in talks over Maresca
3:10 PMBBC Sport — Man City and Chelsea remain in talks over Maresca

What they're saying

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Talks between senior figures at Man City & Chelsea over Enzo Maresca are at an advanced stageUnclear how much the compensation package will be or when the matter will be resolvedCity have been waiting...
— Yahoo Sports