Enzo Maresca has been confirmed as the brand new head coach of Manchester Metropolis on a contract that may run till June 2029.
The 45-year-old Italian supervisor takes over from Pep Guardiola and can start a brand new chapter on the Etihad Stadium after reaching a full settlement with the membership.
Maresca is anticipated to right away take cost of the group’s preparations for the brand new season. He may even be concerned within the membership’s switch plans forward of the brand new marketing campaign.
The previous midfielder returns to Manchester Metropolis after beforehand serving as a part of Guardiola’s teaching employees through the membership’s historic treble-winning season.
His appointment reveals the membership’s need to proceed with the identical model of soccer and philosophy that introduced success underneath Guardiola.
Maresca has obtained reward for his tactical concepts and possession-based soccer, with the membership believing he’s the appropriate man to steer the group into a brand new period.
Soccer switch professional Fabrizio Romano additionally confirmed the deal on Tuesday via X, saying: “Enzo Maresca has already signed a three-year deal as Manchester Metropolis’s new supervisor. Settlement till June 2029 and a brand new chapter to begin quickly at #MCFC, with Maresca absolutely concerned within the switch technique. Right here we go, 100% confirmed.”
Manchester Metropolis are anticipated to formally unveil Maresca and announce particulars of his teaching employees within the coming days.
