Maresca, 46, signed a three-year deal that will keep him at the Etihad Stadium until the summer of 2029.
Former Chelsea’s Italian head coach Enzo Maresca gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Sunderland at Stamford Bridge in London on October 25, 2025. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP)
Manchester City on Monday unveiled Italian Enzo Maresca as their new manager, taking over from Pep Guardiola.
Maresca, 46, signed a three-year deal that will keep him at the Etihad Stadium until the summer of 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,” said Maresca, who previously coached Leicester in the Championship and Chelsea in the Premier League.
“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,” he said.
Maresca noted the move would be his third spell at Manchester City, a club he said he understands.
“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,” added the Italian.
