Manchester City appoints Maresca amid Chelsea controversy over approach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 3:20 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Manchester City confirmed the appointment of Enzo Maresca as their new manager on June 29, 2026, replacing Pep Guardiola. Maresca resigned from Chelsea earlier, having mutually terminated his contract after City approached him last autumn. Chelsea criticized City for conducting discussions while Maresca was under contract. City acknowledged the disruption caused by his mid-season departure and confirmed a €20m compensation agreement with Chelsea, in addition to Maresca's separate payment for breach of contract. The situation underscores ongoing tensions between the two Premier League clubs over managerial conduct.
- •Enzo Maresca appointed Manchester City manager with contract until June 2029.
- •Chelsea claims City approached Maresca while he was under contract.
- •Chelsea receives €20m compensation from City regarding Maresca's departure.
- •Maresca had resigned by mutual consent with Chelsea on January 1.
- 3:20 PMYahoo Sports — Maresca controversy grows as Manchester City and Chelsea trade statements
"Manchester City have issued a counter-statement to Chelsea, as the controversy continues to grow over how and when they approached Italian Enzo Maresca, prompting a €20m compensation package.It was ...
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