Chelsea and Manchester City reach agreement over Enzo Maresca compensation package | OneFootball

Emerging reports from Italian media have revealed Chelsea and Manchester City have reached an agreement over a compensation package for the move of Enzo Maresca.

Maresca’s transition into the Manchester City dugout had seemingly transformed from what had been expected to be a seamless succession strategy into a multi-million-pound legal standoff with Chelsea.

Following Pep Guardiola’s departure after 10 years and 20 trophies at the club, Etihad Stadium officials earmarked the Catalan’s former assistant coach as their premier target for the vacancy, verbally agreeing on a three-year agreement back in May.

However, an official announcement was heavily delayed by Chelsea, as the London club demanded compensation and reportedly threatened a Premier League complaint for an alleged “illegal approach”.

Now, a breakthrough clears Enzo Maresca to assume control at Manchester City in time for pre-season, allowing him to integrate marquee arrivals – with Elliot Anderson a No.1 transfer target – before the tour of Asia, the Community Shield against Arsenal, or the Premier League opener against Bournemouth.

Chelsea and Man City reach agreement on Maresca

Now, according to the information of Gianluca Di Marzio, Enzo Maresca is preparing to become the new manager of  Manchester City after a verbal agreement was reached between the Italian himself and Chelsea regarding the termination of his Stamford Bridge contract.

As for the agreement between the two involved clubs, it is reported that a financial settlement estimated to be around €20 million has been reached, with Maresca set to travel to Manchester ‘in the next few hours’ to sign a three-year contract at the Etihad Stadium.

This is a developing story. More to follow.