Enzo Maresca appointed Manchester City manager

Enzo Maresca was formally unveiled as the new manager of Manchester City on July 24, 2026, marking the official start of the post-Pep Guardiola era at the Etihad Stadium. The 46-year-old Italian, who previously served as an assistant coach at the club, described his return as feeling "back home" and called the appointment a privilege.

Speaking at his first press conference, Maresca acknowledged the significant challenge of succeeding Guardiola, who won 20 trophies in a decade at City before stepping down at the end of last season. He referenced the historical difficulties clubs often face after a long-serving manager departs, citing transitions at Manchester United after Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsenal after Arsene Wenger. Despite this, Maresca expressed confidence in the club's stable structure, noting that City has had only three managers in nearly two decades, a factor he believes will help sustain success.

Maresca was reluctant to discuss the details of his departure from Chelsea in January, which required City to pay a multimillion-pound compensation settlement. When asked about Chelsea's subsequent statement that they felt "let down," Maresca declined to add detail, stating...