Manchester City hires Enzo Maresca as new head coach

Manchester City have reached an agreement with Chelsea to pay roughly €20 million for Italian coach Enzo Maresca, signing him to a contract that runs until the summer of 2029. The appointment makes Maresca the successor to Pep Guardiola and follows his previous work on Guardiola’s staff, positioning him to continue the club’s dominant playing style.

Soon after his expected announcement, Maresca is reported to be planning to name centre‑back Ruben Dias as team captain, a move aimed at keeping the Portuguese defender amid reported interest from Real Madrid. The decision also comes as long‑serving defender John Stones is set to leave the club when his contract expires.