🔗 Share this article Blues Manager Maresca Rejects Man City Links as Pure Rumour Enzo Maresca previously worked as an assistant to Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has labelled recent reports connecting him with a move to Manchester City as "100% speculation". The Italian manager, who once served as Pep Guardiola's right-hand man in Manchester, responded to the persistent rumours about his future. Maresca, named Chelsea manager in the summer of 2024, is under contract running until 2029, with a potential extra year available. "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 until 2029. And my attention, I have stated many times, is solely on this club and I'm very proud to be here. But again, it's speculation. One week ago I was linked with Juventus in Italy. So I ignore it because I know that is not true." Chelsea, currently sitting in fourth position in the Premier League, are scheduled to face Newcastle United this Saturday in a lunchtime fixture. Tensions Following Recent Remarks Maresca's most recent statement follow after he described a previous two-day spell as his most difficult since joining Chelsea. Those original words had fueled widespread talk of a potential rift between the coach and the club's key decision-makers. When asked if he had discussed matters with the club's sporting directors, Maresca responded, "We are in the same facility, so we speak about different things. But about the post-Everton media session, no." The manager however affirmed he would definitely stay at the club for the coming campaign and urged the fans to keep backing the team". In brighter news, Maresca indicated that sidelined forwards Liam Delap and Estevao Willian could return ahead of schedule, potentially in contention for a match against Aston Villa later this month. Analysis: Unresolved Tension The apparent strain between Maresca and the club's hierarchy remains as an open wound that still create unease. While there has been no deepening of the situation in the open, there has equally been no apology offered, leaving the disagreement unresolved. The mood during the manager's media briefings has grown notably strained, leading to concerns it could impact what has otherwise been a promising start to the season. Chelsea's on-field situation is positive: they are in the top four in the Premier League, have reached the Carabao Cup last four, and can achieve a better European draw with strong performances in their final games. The lingering uncertainty is whether this behind-the-scenes situation might eventually affect a team that was just starting to look cohesive.
Enzo Maresca previously worked as an assistant to Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has labelled recent reports connecting him with a move to Manchester City as "100% speculation". The Italian manager, who once served as Pep Guardiola's right-hand man in Manchester, responded to the persistent rumours about his future. Maresca, named Chelsea manager in the summer of 2024, is under contract running until 2029, with a potential extra year available. "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 until 2029. And my attention, I have stated many times, is solely on this club and I'm very proud to be here. But again, it's speculation. One week ago I was linked with Juventus in Italy. So I ignore it because I know that is not true." Chelsea, currently sitting in fourth position in the Premier League, are scheduled to face Newcastle United this Saturday in a lunchtime fixture. Tensions Following Recent Remarks Maresca's most recent statement follow after he described a previous two-day spell as his most difficult since joining Chelsea. Those original words had fueled widespread talk of a potential rift between the coach and the club's key decision-makers. When asked if he had discussed matters with the club's sporting directors, Maresca responded, "We are in the same facility, so we speak about different things. But about the post-Everton media session, no." The manager however affirmed he would definitely stay at the club for the coming campaign and urged the fans to keep backing the team". In brighter news, Maresca indicated that sidelined forwards Liam Delap and Estevao Willian could return ahead of schedule, potentially in contention for a match against Aston Villa later this month. Analysis: Unresolved Tension The apparent strain between Maresca and the club's hierarchy remains as an open wound that still create unease. While there has been no deepening of the situation in the open, there has equally been no apology offered, leaving the disagreement unresolved. The mood during the manager's media briefings has grown notably strained, leading to concerns it could impact what has otherwise been a promising start to the season. Chelsea's on-field situation is positive: they are in the top four in the Premier League, have reached the Carabao Cup last four, and can achieve a better European draw with strong performances in their final games. The lingering uncertainty is whether this behind-the-scenes situation might eventually affect a team that was just starting to look cohesive.