Chelsea has confirmed Enzo Maresca as the new coach at Stamford Bridge after the Blues parted ways with coach Mauricio Pochettino.
“Joining Chelsea, one of the biggest clubs in the world, is the dream of any coach. That’s why I’m so excited about this opportunity,” coach Enzo Maresca said during the contract signing ceremony. with Chelsea on the evening of June 3.
The Italian strategist’s contract with the Stamford Bridge team has a term of 5 years with an extension for an additional year. This shows that Chelsea’s Board of Directors highly appreciates Enzo Maresca because his predecessor, Mauricio Pochettino, only had a 2-year contract.
Enzo Maresca helped Leicester City win the Championship last season and was signed by Chelsea for a 5-year contract from June 1 (Photo: Getty).
Enzo Maresca is credited with helping Leicester City win the Championship last season to promote to the Premier League next season. Chelsea had to pay a fee of 10 million pounds to release Enzo Maresca’s contract at Leicester City.
“I look forward to working with a very talented group of players and staff to develop, continue the club’s tradition of success and make our fans proud,” coach Enzo Maresca expressed about the opportunity. Leading Chelsea since June 1.
Chelsea’s sporting director, Winstanley Stewart, also praised Enzo Maresca when the London club appointed the Italian strategist to the “hot seat”: “We are very pleased to welcome Enzo to Chelsea.
He has proven himself to be an excellent coach capable of delivering impressive results with an exciting and recognizable style. Enzo impressed us deeply in the discussions leading up to his appointment.
“His ambition and work ethic are in line with the aspirations of the club. We look forward to working with him.”
The Italian strategist brought with him a team including former Chelsea goalkeeper Willy Caballero, assistants Danny Walker, Michele De Bernardin, Marcos Alvarez, Javi Molina and Roberto Vitiello.
Enzo Maresca is praised for his modern playing style, greatly influenced by coach Pep Guardiola (Photo: Getty).
During his career, the 44-year-old coach led Man City’s youth team in the 2020 season. The Italian strategist then had a short time in charge of Parma before returning to Etihad Stadium as one of the assistants. manager of coach Pep Guardiola.
Maresca has been praised for his modern football style, considered a coach greatly influenced by Pep Guardiola like Mikel Arteta’s success at Arsenal or Vincent Kompany (just appointed to the hot seat of Bayern Munich).
Coach Pep Guardiola evaluated Enzo Maresca: “We are very happy with Enzo Maresca, everything he has done with the youth team, he has shown that he will become an excellent coach in the future.
I can feel it. Just like I felt about Mikel Arteta, I see it with Enzo, he will be an excellent coach when he proves what he has done in Man City’s youth team.”