Enzo Maresca free from Chelsea obligations as Manchester City await Pep Guardiola contract decision

Enzo Maresca free from Chelsea obligations as Manchester City await Pep Guardiola contract decision Former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca is free from obligations to join a new club this summer Man City are interested in the Italian manager as a potential replacement for Pep Guardiola Maresca’s exit package from the Blues includes some pending liabilities Former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is free to take on a managerial role this summer, despite certain pending obligations to the Blues amid reports of a potential move to Manchester City, according to talkSPORT . Maresca stepped down from his role as Chelsea ’s manager on January 1 following reported tensions with the club’s owners. Despite his stint at Stamford Bridge coming to an end, reports have suggested that the Italian coach’s exit package from the Blues includes some remaining contractual obligations to the West London, and his taking on a new role this summer would require both sides to come to an agreement.

From Argentina: Enzo Maresca appointment will propel Enzo Fernandez transfer to Manchester City With an abrupt end to his managerial tenure, Chelsea reportedly expect compensation once the manager takes on a new job – and it has to be paid by Maresca, not by any other club he joins. The specifics of this compensation, including the amount, are open to legal interpretation from both parties. However, this does not limit Maresca from taking on a new role elsewhere, even if he is unable to reach a parting settlement with Chelsea before his new appointment.

How was Enzo Maresca’s 18-month stint at Chelsea? Back in June 2024, Chelsea announced that Maresca would be taking on the role of head coach from July that year with a five-year contract with an option to extend for a further year. Maresca’s first Premier League win with the Blues came with a 6-2 victory against Wolves at the Molineux Stadium in August 2024.

In his first season at Stamford Bridge, the 46-year-old led his squad all the way in the UEFA Conference League and a fourth-place finish in the Premier League , securing UEFA Champions League football for the current campaign. Maresca was in charge at Chelsea for 92 matches of which the Blues won 55 and drew 16, which made their win percentage under his leadership 59. 8%, the highest since Thomas Tuchel ‘s tenure at Stamford Bridge.