Maresca appointed as Manchester City manager on three-year deal
ESPN • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 1:33 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Enzo Maresca has been named the new manager of Manchester City, succeeding Pep Guardiola, as announced on June 29, 2026. Chelsea received a compensation package as part of the transition. Maresca expressed his familiarity with City’s demands and expectations. Following his departure, Chelsea stated they felt let down and that Maresca's strong desire to succeed Guardiola was evident, leading to his exit. Maresca has issued an apology for any disruption his move caused.
- •Enzo Maresca has signed a three-year contract with Manchester City.
- •Chelsea confirmed they received compensation for Maresca's departure.
- •Maresca acknowledged the expectations at Manchester City in his statement.
- •Chelsea expressed disappointment over Maresca's decision to leave.
- 3:21 PMESPN — Maresca joins Man City, pays Chelsea over exit
- 2:42 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea claim Maresca’s ‘head and heart were focused on another club’
- 2:42 PMYahoo Sports — Maresca pays Chelsea compensation to become Man City’s new manager
- 2:41 PMYahoo Sports — Enzo Maresca’s Man City in-tray: Five issues facing Pep Guardiola’s successor
- 2:06 PMESPN Soccer — Maresca in as Guardiola's Man City successor
- 1:55 PMYahoo Sports — Enzo Maresca hired by Manchester City to anger of Chelsea
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea: Maresca resigned to chase Guardiola succession; confidential settlement reached with City
- 1:25 PMYahoo Sports — Maresca pays Chelsea compensation to become Man City boss
"Chelsea felt Enzo Maresca had his “head and heart” focused on an opportunity to succeed Pep Guardiola at Manchester City during his time at Stamford Bridge. City have confirmed the appointment of the Italian on a three-year contract after agreeing a compensation package with Chelsea, amounting to £17 million ($22.
"Enzo Maresca paid some of Chelsea’s compensation claim himself in order to become Manchester City’s new manager. The 46-year-old Italian, who resigned as head coach at Stamford Bridge midway through last season, has signed a three-year contract at the Etihad Stadium.
"Chelsea have released a statement revealing the reasons for Enzo Maresca's exit in January and have confirmed that the club have reached a compensation package with Manchester City.Maresca hasbeen nam...
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External links- ESPNJun 29, 2026, 3:21 PMMaresca joins Man City, pays Chelsea over exit
Manchester City have formally announced Enzo Maresca as their new manager amid Chelsea claims that the Italian will personally pay compensation for the move.
- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 2:42 PMChelsea claim Maresca’s ‘head and heart were focused on another club’
Chelsea felt Enzo Maresca had his “head and heart” focused on an opportunity to succeed Pep Guardiola at Manchester City during his time at Stamford Bridge. City have confirmed the appointment of the Italian on a three-year contract after agreeing a compensation package with Chelsea, amounting to £17 million ($22.
- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 2:42 PMMaresca pays Chelsea compensation to become Man City’s new manager
Enzo Maresca paid some of Chelsea’s compensation claim himself in order to become Manchester City’s new manager. The 46-year-old Italian, who resigned as head coach at Stamford Bridge midway through last season, has signed a three-year contract at the Etihad Stadium.
- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 2:41 PMEnzo Maresca’s Man City in-tray: Five issues facing Pep Guardiola’s successor
Maresca has been named as Pep Guardiola’s successor at Man City
- ESPN SoccerJun 29, 2026, 2:06 PMMaresca in as Guardiola's Man City successor
Enzo Maresca has been appointed as Pep Guardiola's successor after Manchester City agreed a compensation package with Chelsea.
- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 1:55 PMEnzo Maresca hired by Manchester City to anger of Chelsea
Enzo Maresca has been hired by Manchester City as Pep Guardiola’s replacement on a three-year contract.The Italian returns for his third spell at the club, having served as Guardiola’s assistant m...
- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 1:30 PMChelsea: Maresca resigned to chase Guardiola succession; confidential settlement reached with City
Chelsea have released a statement revealing the reasons for Enzo Maresca's exit in January and have confirmed that the club have reached a compensation package with Manchester City.Maresca hasbeen nam...
- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 1:25 PMMaresca pays Chelsea compensation to become Man City boss
All the latest as Manchester City appoint Enzo Maresca on a three-year deal.
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