Enzo Maresca: Man City are still in talks to appoint a new manager.

Manchester City And Chelsea Enzo Maresca remains locked in talks to replace Pep Guardiola.

Guardiola May 22 announced After ten years of winning the trophy, he was stepping down as City boss and Maresca was there. It was quickly identified As a leading contender to be his replacement.

Talks are at an advanced stage as senior officials from both clubs discuss a compensation package for Maresca.

The 46-year-old player won the Club Cup and the Conference League during his time at Stamford Bridge He left in January And he is interested in taking the city job.

Chelsea They feel they have been compensated for Maresca’s release clause as he is under contract with the club until 2029 and left six months ago.

The London club are exploring their legal options and expect a compensation package to be paid, although it is unclear how much it might be and when it will be settled.

Maresca was Guardiola’s assistant during City’s treble-winning 2022-23 season and played a key role in the club’s academy before joining the first team.

The former West Brom and Juventus midfielder left City in 2023 and led Leicester to promotion to the Premier League in his only season in charge.