🔗 Share this article Blues Manager Maresca Dismisses Manchester City Speculation as '100%' Gossip Enzo Maresca previously worked as an assistant to Pep Guardiola with Manchester City. Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has labelled fresh reports connecting him with a move to Manchester City as nothing but hearsay. The 45-year-old, who once served as Pep Guardiola's assistant in Manchester, addressed the ongoing speculation surrounding his next move. Maresca, appointed Chelsea boss in June 2024, has a contract that runs through the end of the decade, with a possible extra year option. "It doesn't bother me at all because I know that is completely unfounded," Maresca stated. "And at this moment, there is little room for these kind of things." He went on to explain, Primarily, because I have a contract here for several more years. And my attention, I have stated many times, is just about this club and I'm very proud to be here. But again, it's rumour. One week ago I was linked with a role in Italy with Juventus. So I ignore it because I know that is without foundation." Chelsea, presently placed in fourth position in the Premier League, are set to face Newcastle United this Saturday in a 12:30 GMT kick-off. Strain After Previous Remarks Maresca's latest statement come in the wake of he described a recent 48-hour period as his "worst" since arriving at Chelsea. Those initial words had sparked widespread talk of a potential disagreement between the coach and the club's ownership hierarchy. When pressed if he had discussed matters with the club's leadership, Maresca responded, "We are in the same facility, so we talk about different things. But about the post-Everton media session, no." The manager however affirmed he would "absolutely" remain at the club next season and called on the fans to "continue to support the team". In brighter news, Maresca indicated that sidelined forwards Liam Delap and Estevao Willian could return ahead of schedule, possibly in contention for a match against Aston Villa later this month. Analysis: Unresolved Tension The perceived disconnect between Maresca and the club's hierarchy remains as an open wound that still create unease. While there has been no deepening of the matter publicly, there has also been no resolution forthcoming, leaving the matter unresolved. The mood during the manager's press conferences has grown notably strained, raising concerns it could impact what has up to now been a promising beginning to the campaign. Chelsea's on-field position is positive: they are in the top four in the league, have reached the Carabao Cup last four, and can secure a better Champions League position with strong performances in their final matches. The lingering question is whether this off-field dynamic might eventually disrupt a team that was just starting to appear cohesive.
Enzo Maresca previously worked as an assistant to Pep Guardiola with Manchester City. Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has labelled fresh reports connecting him with a move to Manchester City as nothing but hearsay. The 45-year-old, who once served as Pep Guardiola's assistant in Manchester, addressed the ongoing speculation surrounding his next move. Maresca, appointed Chelsea boss in June 2024, has a contract that runs through the end of the decade, with a possible extra year option. "It doesn't bother me at all because I know that is completely unfounded," Maresca stated. "And at this moment, there is little room for these kind of things." He went on to explain, Primarily, because I have a contract here for several more years. And my attention, I have stated many times, is just about this club and I'm very proud to be here. But again, it's rumour. One week ago I was linked with a role in Italy with Juventus. So I ignore it because I know that is without foundation." Chelsea, presently placed in fourth position in the Premier League, are set to face Newcastle United this Saturday in a 12:30 GMT kick-off. Strain After Previous Remarks Maresca's latest statement come in the wake of he described a recent 48-hour period as his "worst" since arriving at Chelsea. Those initial words had sparked widespread talk of a potential disagreement between the coach and the club's ownership hierarchy. When pressed if he had discussed matters with the club's leadership, Maresca responded, "We are in the same facility, so we talk about different things. But about the post-Everton media session, no." The manager however affirmed he would "absolutely" remain at the club next season and called on the fans to "continue to support the team". In brighter news, Maresca indicated that sidelined forwards Liam Delap and Estevao Willian could return ahead of schedule, possibly in contention for a match against Aston Villa later this month. Analysis: Unresolved Tension The perceived disconnect between Maresca and the club's hierarchy remains as an open wound that still create unease. While there has been no deepening of the matter publicly, there has also been no resolution forthcoming, leaving the matter unresolved. The mood during the manager's press conferences has grown notably strained, raising concerns it could impact what has up to now been a promising beginning to the campaign. Chelsea's on-field position is positive: they are in the top four in the league, have reached the Carabao Cup last four, and can secure a better Champions League position with strong performances in their final matches. The lingering question is whether this off-field dynamic might eventually disrupt a team that was just starting to appear cohesive.