Enzo Maresca signs three-year Man City deal after agreeing Chelsea compensation
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Key Points:
- Enzo Maresca, former Chelsea manager, has been confirmed as Manchester City's new head coach on a three-year deal, succeeding Pep Guardiola.
- Manchester City agreed to pay Chelsea around £17 million in compensation for Maresca, separate from a confidential compensation agreement between Chelsea and Maresca himself.
- Maresca resigned from Chelsea in January after a poor run, acknowledging his departure "opened a path" for his move to Manchester City and apologizing for the disruption caused.
- Chelsea described Maresca's resignation as a decision not to continue fulfilling his responsibilities, which contributed to a difficult season resulting in a 10th place finish and financial losses.
- Maresca is highly regarded for his management quality and has the backing of Guardiola, having been his assistant during Manchester City's Treble-winning 2022-23 season.
