Enzo Maresca returns to Manchester City as head coach, succeeding Pep Guardiola | OneFootball

Manchester City have appointed Enzo Maresca as head coach to replace Pep Guardiola, the club confirmed on Monday.

The 46-year-old has signed a three-year contract, running to 2029, and returns to the club after leaving Chelsea in January.

Maresca previously worked as Guardiola’s assistant in 2022-23, the season in which City won the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League treble.

He has spoken of understanding the demands and expectations around this team, praising a set-up he views as innovative, well prepared and purposeful, and describing the role as a dream job that provides the consistency to work effectively.

He follows Guardiola, who lifted 20 trophies during a decade in charge, leaving a sizeable void in Manchester.

Since moving into management, Maresca led Leicester back to the Premier League in 2024, and won the Club World Cup and Europa Conference League with Chelsea.

Source: L'Équipe