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Enzo Maresca takes charge of Manchester City, eyes new signings
Enzo Maresca was appointed as the new manager of Manchester City, succeeding Pep Guardiola after the Spaniard's ten‑year spell that produced six Premier League titles, one Champions League, three FA Cups and a Club World Cup. Maresca emphasized that he will not simply copy Guardiola's style and said he will build his own identity, while maintaining regular contact with his predecessor.
The club has begun targeting several Chelsea players. City are reportedly willing to meet Chelsea’s asking price of more than €80 million for right‑back Malo Gusto and are also interested in midfielder Enzo Fernández, with rumours of a fee near €120 million. In addition, talks are ongoing with Lille over French forward Ayyoub Bouaddi, where Lille’s president has hinted that the price could be well above the £85 million figure City have been working with.
Maresca’s first pre‑season will include a tour of Asia, where a largely intact squad will travel to Hong Kong and South Korea. The manager also hinted that the future of England winger Jack Grealish could be decided during the tour, though Maresca said the player remains a Manchester City asset.
Overall, the new era under Maresca is marked by a focus on retaining organisational stability, pursuing high‑profile transfers and preparing the team for the upcoming Premier League campaign.
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Ayyoub Bouaddi · Chelsea Football Club · Enzo Maresca · Malo Gusto · Manchester City · Manchester City Football Club · Pep Guardiola · Premier League
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [DISPUTED] Pep Guardiola left Manchester City after ten years, winning six Premier League titles, one Champions League, three FA Cups and one Club World Cup. en.tempo.co · www.antaranews.com · www.soccernews.com · www.pulsesports.ng
- [● 3 SOURCES] Enzo Maresca led Chelsea to two trophies: the 2024/25 Conference League and the Club World Cup. en.tempo.co · www.soccernews.com · www.antaranews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Maresca expressed confidence that Manchester City will avoid decline after Guardiola's departure, citing the club's organisational stability. www.pulsesports.ng
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Chelsea have set an asking price of more than €80 million for right‑back Malo Gusto, with negotiations stalled. www.footballtransfers.com
- [DISPUTED] Enzo Maresca was appointed as Manchester City manager, succeeding Pep Guardiola. en.tempo.co · www.pulsesports.ng · www.soccernews.com · www.antaranews.com · news.paddypower.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Enzo Maresca maintains regular contact with Pep Guardiola. en.tempo.co · www.antaranews.com · www.soccernews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Manchester City have not had a trophy‑less season since Guardiola’s first campaign in 2016/17. news.paddypower.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Enzo Maresca says he will not copy Pep Guardiola's style. en.tempo.co · www.antaranews.com · www.soccernews.com
- [DISPUTED] Manchester City are in talks with Lille for forward Ayyoub Bouaddi, with price expectations above £85 million and possibly up to £116 million. readmancity.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Manchester City are interested in Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández, with a potential fee near €120 million. readchelsea.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Manchester City are willing to meet Chelsea’s asking price of more than €80 million for right‑back Malo Gusto. www.footballtransfers.com · readchelsea.com