Manchester City players express excitement for Enzo Maresca's leadership

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Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Manchester City players express excitement for Enzo Maresca's leadership
Summary

Manchester City players Vitor Reis and Phil Foden have shared their enthusiasm for working under new manager Enzo Maresca ahead of the 2026-27 season. Reis praised Maresca's football knowledge and expressed high expectations for their collaboration. Foden, who recently extended his contract with City, reflected on their successful time together during the treble-winning 2022-23 season and highlighted Maresca's coaching prowess, including his focus on individual player development. With new signings already in place, anticipation is building for how Maresca will shape the squad moving forward.

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  • Vitor Reis and Phil Foden are excited to work with Enzo Maresca.
  • Reis and Foden praised Maresca's coaching abilities.
  • Phil Foden recently signed a contract extension until 2030.
  • Enzo Maresca takes charge for the 2026-27 season.
  • City signed Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest.
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  • 8:45 AMYahoo SportsEvery key ingredient is in place for Enzo Maresca to succeed at Manchester City
  • 5:20 AMYahoo SportsTwo Manchester City players have shared their excitement about working with Enzo Maresca
What they're saying
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There is a sense of excitement surrounding Manchester City ahead of the 2026-27 season. Enzo Maresca has taken charge as City’s manager and with Elliot Anderson already signed by City from Nottingha...

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Enzo Maresca knows the set up he is walking into as the manager of Manchester City. Maresca has previously spent time at the club as City’s EDS manager and as Pep Guardiola’s assistant during the ...

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