The current Chelsea manager had worked as Pep’s assistant until 2023, when he landed at Leicester City.
Enzo Marescacoach Chelsea, dismissed the reports who pointed him out as the main candidate to succeed Pep Guardiola in Manchester City in the event that he leaves his position at the end of the current season.
In his press conference ahead of his team’s match against Newcastleon the 17th of the Premier Leaguethe Italian ratified his commitment to the Blues: “They don’t affect me (the rumors), it’s 100% speculation. There’s no time for this kind of thing. I have a contract here until 2029 and my focus is only on this club. I am very proud to be here“.
Maresca, previously He was Guardiola’s assistant at the Mancunian club before being appointed technical director of Leicester City in 2023, he also revealed that the Sky Blues are not the only club he has been associated with: “It’s all speculation. A week ago the same thing happened with Juventus. I don’t pay attention to it because I know it’s not true.“.
“It’s important to understand why this news came out. It’s not my job, so I don’t care at all. The players are focused on Newcastle, I have nothing to add. I don’t pay attention, and if I keep talking about it it means I pay attention.. I’m only focused on Newcastle and my work,” concluded the former Juventus, Fiorentina and Sevilla footballer among others.
Finally, when asked if he can promise that he will continue to be Chelsea’s coach next season, Maresca was forceful: “Absolutely, yes. I have a contract with this club until 2029“.
Speculation about the future of the 45-year-old coach had skyrocketed the previous week, when at the end of his team’s 2-0 win over Everton he declared that had gone through “the worst 48 hours” of his career since he arrived in London.
