After 18 months at the helm, Enzo Maresca has parted ways with Chelsea FC due to growing tensions between the coaching staff and club management.
The relationship deteriorated further following a series of inconsistent performances, culminating in a confrontation after Maresca discussed his potential interest in succeeding Pep Guardiola at Manchester City.
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With Guardiola rumored to be leaving the Premier League club next summer, Maresca has emerged as a likely candidate for the role.
COBHAM, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 08: Chelsea manager during a training session at the Chelsea Training Ground on December 08, 2025, in Cobham, England. (Photo by Jasper Wax/Getty Images)
Currently, a return to Serie A for Maresca seems unlikely, as Manchester City appears poised to intensify their efforts to secure the former Guardiola assistant.
Maresca’s Future Away from Italy
Although he had a varied playing career with clubs such as Juventus, Fiorentina, Sampdoria, and Palermo, Maresca has spent little time in Italy since his retirement.
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In 2021, he had a brief stint with Parma before moving to Manchester City as Pep Guardiola’s assistant in 2022.
BERGAMO, ITALY – DECEMBER 09: The head coach of Chelsea FC observes the match during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD6 game between Atalanta BC and Chelsea FC at Stadio di Bergamo on December 09, 2025. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
In 2023, Maresca took on the role of head coach at Leicester City, successfully leading them to promotion before taking charge at Stamford Bridge in 2024.