Chelsea Finalise Appointment Of Enzo Maresca As New Manager
Chelsea have finalised the appointment of Enzo Maresca as the club's new manager on a five-year contract.
The 44-year-old Italian leaves Leicester City after just one season, during which he led them to Premier League promotion.
Maresca replaces Mauricio Pochettino, who likewise left Chelsea after one year at the end of the 2023/2024 season.
Maresca was part of Pep Guardiola's coaching staff at Manchester City before joining the Foxes.
Maresca had spells as a player at Juventus, Sevilla, Olympiacos, Malaga and West Bromwich Albion.
He has also held a coaching role at West Ham United when Manuel Pellegrini was in charge at the London Stadium.
A statement from Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, Chelsea's co-sporting directors, said: "We are delighted to welcome Enzo to Chelsea. He has proven himself to be an excellent coach capable of delivering impressive results with an exciting and identifiable style.
"Enzo has deeply impressed us in our discussions leading up to his appointment. His ambitions and work ethic align with those of the club. We thoroughly look forward to working with him."
Maresca said: "To join Chelsea, one of the biggest clubs in the world, is a dream for any coach. It is why I am so excited by this opportunity.
"I look forward to working with a very talented group of players and staff to develop a team that continues the club's tradition of success and makes our fans proud."
Chelsea finished sixth in the Premier League this season but will play in the Europa Conference League next term following Manchester United's victory over Manchester City in the FA Cup final.
