Enzo Maresca is predicted to be introduced as Chelsea’s new head coach at present.
The appointment will finish the membership’s seek for a successor to Mauricio Pochettino, who left by mutual consent on Could 21.
Chelsea held talks with different candidates, together with Ipswich City’s Kieran McKenna, however have been bought on Maresca because of his spectacular report at Leicester, whom he led led out of the Championship on the first time of asking, and his background of working with Pep Guardiola at Manchester Metropolis.
The Blues have famous how one other Guardiola disciple, Mikel Arteta, has flourished at Arsenal.
Enzo Maresca can be introduced at present as new Chelsea supervisor. All contracts are signed, additionally employees included.
Deal legitimate till June 2029, with membership possibility till June 2030.
Leicester Metropolis will obtain €10m compensation for Maresca + further for employees.
Right here we go, confirmed. pic.twitter.com/dB52UWTmOe
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 3, 2024
Maresca, 44, is unlikely to seek out it simple at Stamford Bridge, nonetheless, with experiences suggesting the gamers are sad on the departure of the favored Pochettino with the workforce beginning to gel because the season progressed.
Chelsea received their final 5 video games within the Premier League to complete sixth and safe a spot within the Europa Convention League.
Maresca is about to signal a five-year deal in west London with the membership having an possibility for a sixth. Leicester will obtain practically £10million in compensation.
