“Manchester City is a club I know very well” — Enzo Maresca calls Etihad return a “brilliant opportunity” | OneFootball

Enzo Mareca has said the environment to succeed at Manchester City is a dream situation after being appointed as the club's new manager.

Maresca has been named as Pep Guardiola's successor at the Etihad, returning to the club for a third spell after previous stints on the coaching staff.

The Italian has been out of work since leavingChelsea in January, having led the West Londoners to Europa Conference League and Club World Cup success in his 18 months in charge. Maresca previously led Leicester City to promotion to the Premier League.

City have confirmed that Maresca has signed a three-year deal and the 46-year-old said he can't wait to get started.

"Manchester City is a club I know very well and to have the chance to manage this team is a brilliant opportunity for me,"he said.

"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."

Manchester City Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak hails Maresca's 'passion and hunger'

“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," the City chairman added.

“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.