Enzo Maresca has been formally named as Chelsea FC’s next manager.
An abundance of expertise awaits the Leicester manager and former assistant coach of Manchester City at Stamford Bridge.
Born in Pontecagnano Faiano, Province of Salerno, Maresca started playing football at the age of 11 with A.C. Milan and joined Cagliari after three years.
He began his professional career with English club West Bromwich Albion, despite having “no grasp of the English language”.
He made his debut in a 2–0 home defeat against Bradford City on 20 September 1998, and played two incomplete seasons with the English club in the Football League First Division.
Chelsea supporters are looking forward to seeing how Enzo Maresca will influence the team’s tactics and output in the next campaign.
The Italian will begin his new role on 1 July 2024 on a five-year contract, with a club option of a further year.
Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, Chelsea’s co-sporting directors, said: “We are delighted to welcome Enzo to Chelsea.
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He has proven himself to be an excellent coach capable of delivering impressive results with an exciting and identifiable style.
Enzo Maresca has deeply impressed us in our discussions leading up to his appointment.
His ambitions and work ethic align with those of the club. We thoroughly look forward to working with him.”