Manchester City faces £10 million compensation fight with Chelsea over Enzo Maresca appointment

Manchester City is negotiating to hire Enzo Maresca as the successor to Pep Guardiola. Chelsea, which still holds Maresca's contract for the next three and a half years, is demanding more than £10 million in compensation, turning the hiring process into a protracted dispute. The English club has warned of possible legal action as it seeks to finalize the appointment before pre‑season training begins in July.

The coaching change comes as the Premier League season approaches, with City slated to start the campaign against Bournemouth. Maresca’s arrival is highlighted alongside the league’s full schedule, including Arsenal’s title‑defence opener against Coventry and other fixtures involving top clubs such as Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham.