🔗 Share this article Chelsea Boss Maresca Rejects Manchester City Speculation as '100%' Gossip Enzo Maresca was once an assistant to Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has labelled recent talk connecting him with a move to Manchester City as nothing but hearsay. The Italian manager, who once served as Pep Guardiola's right-hand man at the Etihad, responded to the persistent speculation about his future. Maresca, appointed Chelsea manager in June 2024, has a contract that runs until 2029, with a potential extra year available. "It doesn't affect me at all because I know that is 100% speculation," Maresca said. "And at this moment, there is little room for these kind of things." He further elaborated, "First of all, because I have a contract here for several more years. And my attention, 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 connected to a role in Italy with Juventus. So I ignore it because I know that is without foundation." Chelsea, currently sitting in fourth position in the Premier League, are set to face Newcastle United this Saturday in a 12:30 GMT kick-off. Tensions Following Previous Comments Maresca's most recent statement follow after he referred to a previous two-day spell as his most difficult since joining Chelsea. Those original words had fueled widespread talk of a possible disagreement between the manager and the club's ownership hierarchy. When pressed if he had since spoken with the club'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 Italian however affirmed he would definitely stay at the club next season and urged supporters to "continue to support the team". In more positive news, Maresca revealed that injured attackers Liam Delap and Estevao Willian could return ahead of schedule, possibly in contention for a match against Aston Villa later this month. Perspective: Unresolved Tension The apparent disconnect between Maresca and the club's hierarchy remains as an unhealed issue that continues to create unease. While there has been no further escalation of the situation in the open, there has also been no resolution forthcoming, leaving the disagreement unaddressed. The atmosphere during these press conferences has become increasingly awkward, leading to fears it could undermine what has up to now been a promising start to the season. Chelsea's on-field situation is positive: they are fourth in the league, have qualified for the League Cup last four, and can secure a favourable European draw with strong results in their final matches. The lingering uncertainty is whether this behind-the-scenes dynamic might begin to affect a squad that was just starting to look settled.
Enzo Maresca was once an assistant to Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has labelled recent talk connecting him with a move to Manchester City as nothing but hearsay. The Italian manager, who once served as Pep Guardiola's right-hand man at the Etihad, responded to the persistent speculation about his future. Maresca, appointed Chelsea manager in June 2024, has a contract that runs until 2029, with a potential extra year available. "It doesn't affect me at all because I know that is 100% speculation," Maresca said. "And at this moment, there is little room for these kind of things." He further elaborated, "First of all, because I have a contract here for several more years. And my attention, 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 connected to a role in Italy with Juventus. So I ignore it because I know that is without foundation." Chelsea, currently sitting in fourth position in the Premier League, are set to face Newcastle United this Saturday in a 12:30 GMT kick-off. Tensions Following Previous Comments Maresca's most recent statement follow after he referred to a previous two-day spell as his most difficult since joining Chelsea. Those original words had fueled widespread talk of a possible disagreement between the manager and the club's ownership hierarchy. When pressed if he had since spoken with the club'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 Italian however affirmed he would definitely stay at the club next season and urged supporters to "continue to support the team". In more positive news, Maresca revealed that injured attackers Liam Delap and Estevao Willian could return ahead of schedule, possibly in contention for a match against Aston Villa later this month. Perspective: Unresolved Tension The apparent disconnect between Maresca and the club's hierarchy remains as an unhealed issue that continues to create unease. While there has been no further escalation of the situation in the open, there has also been no resolution forthcoming, leaving the disagreement unaddressed. The atmosphere during these press conferences has become increasingly awkward, leading to fears it could undermine what has up to now been a promising start to the season. Chelsea's on-field situation is positive: they are fourth in the league, have qualified for the League Cup last four, and can secure a favourable European draw with strong results in their final matches. The lingering uncertainty is whether this behind-the-scenes dynamic might begin to affect a squad that was just starting to look settled.