Manchester City have appointed Enzo Maresca as manager on a three-year contract until June 2029.
Maresca’s arrival comes six months after he was sacked by Chelsea on New Year’s Day following a slump in form, having led them to the UEFA Conference League and FIFA Club World Cup double in 2024-25 season.
Maresca previously enjoyed two spells with City working under his precedessor, Pep Guardiola, and is now relishing the opportunity to take charge on a three-year contract until June 2029.
“Manchester City is a club I know very well and to have the chance to manage this team is a brilliant opportunity for me,” commented Maresca
“City is an incredibly well-run football club. Everything they do is innovative, planned and purposeful. For a manager, that is a dream situation. It provides the consistency I need to do my job effectively.
“This will be my third spell here. I know this Club, I know the demands and I know the expectations.
“The quality of the people who work here is what makes it so special, and I want to thank them for showing faith in my ability.
“I cannot wait to start coaching the players. I want us to win, play good football and enjoy the pressure of representing Manchester City.”
City Chairman, Khaldoon Al Mubarak believes that Maresca’s style reflects their ambitions as he reflected on the Italian’s ability to push himself to achieve new success as a manager.
“Enzo is someone who has always sought out opportunities to challenge himself and succeed in his managerial career. He brings a personality, passion and intelligence completely aligned to our needs.
“He is re-joining an organisation that is entirely in lock-step with his ambition and hunger for achievement and his return to Manchester City is therefore a welcome natural next step for both him and the Club.
“Enzo inherits a squad and football organisation perfectly suited to reflect and evolve his brand of football, and we are all very much looking forward to seeing the impact he can have in building further on the Club’s success.”
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