Manchester City nearing appointment of Enzo Maresca as manager
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 6:44 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Manchester City is close to appointing Enzo Maresca as the successor to Pep Guardiola. The club has been in discussions with Chelsea regarding a compensation package for Maresca, who left Chelsea in January. City expects to finalize a deal for a three-year contract soon, with compensation likely exceeding £10 million. Guardiola stepped down in May after ten successful years at City, and Maresca was identified as the primary candidate for the role. City has also been active in the transfer market, pursuing talento such as Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson, as they plan for the upcoming season.
- •City is finalizing terms for Maresca's three-year deal.
- •Compensation discussions with Chelsea exceed £10 million.
- •Guardiola resigned after winning FA and Carabao Cups.
- •Maresca aims to lead City into a new era.
- •City pursuing Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson.
- 8:13 PMESPN Soccer — Sources: City close to naming Maresca as manager
- 7:56 PMYahoo Sports — Manchester City close in on Enzo Maresca appointment – reports
- 6:44 PMYahoo Sports — Man City close to Enzo Maresca appointment after talks with Chelsea
- 6:43 PMBBC Sport — Man City close in on appointing Maresca as manager
"Manchester City are close to appointing Enzo Maresca as manager after reaching a verbal agreement with Chelsea over compensation, according to reports. Reports in Italy have claimed City will pay the London outfit around £17 million ($22.
"Manchester City are close to announcing Enzo Maresca as their new manager after agreeing the framework of a compensation package with Chelsea, sources have told ESPN.
"Maresca has been lined up to replace Pep Guardiola, having previously served as the Spaniard’s assistant coach at City
Sources
External links- ESPN SoccerJun 22, 2026, 8:13 PMSources: City close to naming Maresca as manager
Manchester City are close to announcing Enzo Maresca as their new manager after agreeing the framework of a compensation package with Chelsea, sources have told ESPN.
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 7:56 PMManchester City close in on Enzo Maresca appointment – reports
Manchester City are close to appointing Enzo Maresca as manager after reaching a verbal agreement with Chelsea over compensation, according to reports. Reports in Italy have claimed City will pay the London outfit around £17 million ($22.
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 6:44 PMMan City close to Enzo Maresca appointment after talks with Chelsea
Maresca has been lined up to replace Pep Guardiola, having previously served as the Spaniard’s assistant coach at City
- BBC SportJun 22, 2026, 6:43 PMMan City close in on appointing Maresca as manager
Manchester City are closing in on the appointment of Enzo Maresca to succeed Pep Guardiola as manager.
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