🔗 Share this article Blues Boss Maresca Rejects Man City Links as Pure Gossip Enzo Maresca was once an coach to Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has labelled fresh reports connecting him with a move to Manchester City as nothing but hearsay. The Italian manager, who previously worked as Pep Guardiola's assistant in Manchester, responded to the ongoing rumours surrounding his future. Maresca, named Chelsea manager in the summer of 2024, has a contract that runs through the end of the decade, with a potential extension available. "It doesn't bother me at all because I know that is completely unfounded," Maresca said. "And at this moment, there is no time for these kind of things." He went on to explain, Primarily, because I have a contract here for several more years. And my focus, I said many times, is just about this club and I'm very proud to be here. But again, it's speculation. One week ago I was linked with Juventus in Italy. So I don't pay attention because I know that is not true." Chelsea, currently sitting in fourth position in the top flight, are scheduled to face Newcastle United on Saturday in a lunchtime kick-off. Tensions After Previous Comments Maresca's latest comments follow after he referred to a previous two-day spell as his "worst" since arriving at Chelsea. Those initial words had sparked considerable speculation of a possible disagreement between the coach and the club's key decision-makers. When asked if he had since spoken with the Chelsea's sporting directors, Maresca replied, "We are in the same facility, so we talk about different things. But about the Everton press conference, no." The manager did confirm he would "absolutely" stay at the club next season and urged supporters to keep backing the team". In more positive news, Maresca indicated that injured forwards Liam Delap and Estevao Willian could be back ahead of schedule, potentially in contention for a fixture against Aston Villa on 27 December. Perspective: Unresolved Tension The apparent strain between Maresca and the club's hierarchy remains as an open wound that continues to create unease. While there has been no further escalation of the matter publicly, there has also been no resolution offered, creating the matter unresolved. The mood during the manager's press conferences has grown increasingly strained, leading to concerns it could impact what has otherwise been a promising start to the season. Chelsea's sporting situation is strong: they are in the top four in the league, have reached the League Cup semi-finals, and can secure a better Champions League draw with strong performances in their remaining games. The lingering question is whether this off-field situation might eventually disrupt a squad that was beginning to look cohesive.
Enzo Maresca was once an coach to Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has labelled fresh reports connecting him with a move to Manchester City as nothing but hearsay. The Italian manager, who previously worked as Pep Guardiola's assistant in Manchester, responded to the ongoing rumours surrounding his future. Maresca, named Chelsea manager in the summer of 2024, has a contract that runs through the end of the decade, with a potential extension available. "It doesn't bother me at all because I know that is completely unfounded," Maresca said. "And at this moment, there is no time for these kind of things." He went on to explain, Primarily, because I have a contract here for several more years. And my focus, I said many times, is just about this club and I'm very proud to be here. But again, it's speculation. One week ago I was linked with Juventus in Italy. So I don't pay attention because I know that is not true." Chelsea, currently sitting in fourth position in the top flight, are scheduled to face Newcastle United on Saturday in a lunchtime kick-off. Tensions After Previous Comments Maresca's latest comments follow after he referred to a previous two-day spell as his "worst" since arriving at Chelsea. Those initial words had sparked considerable speculation of a possible disagreement between the coach and the club's key decision-makers. When asked if he had since spoken with the Chelsea's sporting directors, Maresca replied, "We are in the same facility, so we talk about different things. But about the Everton press conference, no." The manager did confirm he would "absolutely" stay at the club next season and urged supporters to keep backing the team". In more positive news, Maresca indicated that injured forwards Liam Delap and Estevao Willian could be back ahead of schedule, potentially in contention for a fixture against Aston Villa on 27 December. Perspective: Unresolved Tension The apparent strain between Maresca and the club's hierarchy remains as an open wound that continues to create unease. While there has been no further escalation of the matter publicly, there has also been no resolution offered, creating the matter unresolved. The mood during the manager's press conferences has grown increasingly strained, leading to concerns it could impact what has otherwise been a promising start to the season. Chelsea's sporting situation is strong: they are in the top four in the league, have reached the League Cup semi-finals, and can secure a better Champions League draw with strong performances in their remaining games. The lingering question is whether this off-field situation might eventually disrupt a squad that was beginning to look cohesive.