Man City Close In on Maresca: Former Chelsea Boss Set for Three-Year Deal

Manchester City are closing in on appointing Enzo Maresca as manager on a three-year deal. One month on from Pep Guardiola’s announcement that he will leave after a decade in charge, sources have told BBC Sport that a deal to appoint the 46-year-old former Chelsea boss is close to being finalised. The clubs have agreed compensation understood to be well in excess of £10m.

Maresca Is City’s Pick to Follow Guardiola

City have chosen Enzo Maresca to succeed Pep Guardiola, who leaves after ten years in charge. The Italian, who left Chelsea in January, already knows the club well: he coached City’s reserves and worked within Guardiola’s backroom staff.

Talks with Chelsea over compensation, first reported by BBC Sport on 8 June, now sit well above £10m. Chelsea feel they are due the fee under the terms of their former manager’s contract.

What It Means for England’s City Stars Before World Cup 2026

The managerial change at City lands a year out from the 2026 World Cup, and that matters directly to England. City regulars such as Phil Foden and John Stones will have to adapt to Maresca’s methods to stay sharp ahead of the North American tournament.

Maresca’s possession-based, patient build-up style could reshape roles across the squad. For England boss Thomas Tuchel, the form of his Premier League players will be central when finalising his World Cup squad.

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