The highly anticipated move ends weeks of speculation and confirms that the former Chelsea and Leicester City boss is the man chosen to fill the enormous shoes left behind by Pep Guardiola.
Pep Guardiola managed his final game in charge of Manchester City on Sunday — a 2-1 Premier League defeat to Aston Villa — drawing the curtain on one of the most decorated chapters in English football history.
His departure marks the close of an era that delivered multiple league titles, Champions League glory, and a historic treble, leaving City with an act almost impossible to follow.
The club wasted little time in securing a successor, with Maresca emerging as their top target throughout the process.
Football transfer insider Fabrizio Romano broke the news on Tuesday via his X account, confirming that Enzo Maresca had already put pen to paper. Romano noted the deal runs until June 2029 and that Maresca will be actively involved in transfer strategy — not just coaching — signaling a hands-on role in shaping the squad from day one.
His trademark "here we go, 100% confirmed" sealed it officially for fans worldwide.
Maresca is no stranger to the big stage. He guided Leicester City to the Championship title in 2023/24, earning promotion to the Premier League, before taking charge at Chelsea.
He left Stamford Bridge in January of this year and has been out of management since — reportedly turning down several job offers while holding out specifically for the Manchester City role.
That patience has now paid off. With Enzo Maresca at the helm, Manchester City fans can expect an organized, possession-based style with tactical flexibility. His work at Leicester demonstrated an ability to build teams that dominate with and without the ball, drawing comparisons to the very philosophy that made Guardiola's City so dominant.
Whether he can match that benchmark remains the great question of the 2025/26 season. His direct involvement in transfers is a notable detail — suggesting City's recruitment team will work closely with their new manager to build a squad tailored to his vision.
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