🔗 Share this article Chelsea Boss Maresca Rejects Man City Speculation as Pure Gossip Enzo Maresca was once an assistant to Pep Guardiola with Manchester City. Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has labelled recent reports linking him with a move to Manchester City as nothing but hearsay. The 45-year-old, who previously worked as Pep Guardiola's assistant in Manchester, responded to the persistent rumours about his future. Maresca, named Chelsea manager in June 2024, is under contract that runs through the end of the decade, with a possible extra year available. "It doesn't bother me at all because I know that is 100% speculation," Maresca stated. "And at this moment, there is no time 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 have stated many times, is solely on 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 not true." Chelsea, presently placed in fourth position in the Premier League, are set to face Newcastle United this Saturday in a lunchtime kick-off. Tensions Following Previous Comments Maresca's most recent statement follow in the wake of he referred to a recent two-day spell as his "worst" since arriving at Chelsea. Those initial remarks had fueled considerable talk of a potential disagreement between the manager and the club's ownership hierarchy. When pressed if he had discussed matters with the club's leadership, Maresca responded, "We are in the same facility, so we speak about various topics. But about the Everton media session, no." The manager however affirmed he would "absolutely" stay at the club for the coming campaign and urged supporters to keep backing the team". In brighter news, Maresca indicated that sidelined forwards Liam Delap and Estevao Willian could return ahead of schedule, potentially in contention for a fixture against Aston Villa on 27 December. Perspective: An 'Open Wound' The apparent strain between Maresca and the club's hierarchy persists as an unhealed issue that still create unease. While there has been no deepening of the matter in the open, there has equally been no resolution offered, creating the matter unaddressed. The atmosphere during these press conferences has grown increasingly strained, leading to concerns it could impact what has otherwise been a promising beginning to the season. Chelsea's sporting position is strong: they are fourth in the Premier League, have qualified for the Carabao Cup last four, and can secure a better Champions League position with strong performances in their final games. The prevailing question is whether this off-field dynamic might begin to affect a team that was just starting to appear settled.
Enzo Maresca was once an assistant to Pep Guardiola with Manchester City. Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has labelled recent reports linking him with a move to Manchester City as nothing but hearsay. The 45-year-old, who previously worked as Pep Guardiola's assistant in Manchester, responded to the persistent rumours about his future. Maresca, named Chelsea manager in June 2024, is under contract that runs through the end of the decade, with a possible extra year available. "It doesn't bother me at all because I know that is 100% speculation," Maresca stated. "And at this moment, there is no time 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 have stated many times, is solely on 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 not true." Chelsea, presently placed in fourth position in the Premier League, are set to face Newcastle United this Saturday in a lunchtime kick-off. Tensions Following Previous Comments Maresca's most recent statement follow in the wake of he referred to a recent two-day spell as his "worst" since arriving at Chelsea. Those initial remarks had fueled considerable talk of a potential disagreement between the manager and the club's ownership hierarchy. When pressed if he had discussed matters with the club's leadership, Maresca responded, "We are in the same facility, so we speak about various topics. But about the Everton media session, no." The manager however affirmed he would "absolutely" stay at the club for the coming campaign and urged supporters to keep backing the team". In brighter news, Maresca indicated that sidelined forwards Liam Delap and Estevao Willian could return ahead of schedule, potentially in contention for a fixture against Aston Villa on 27 December. Perspective: An 'Open Wound' The apparent strain between Maresca and the club's hierarchy persists as an unhealed issue that still create unease. While there has been no deepening of the matter in the open, there has equally been no resolution offered, creating the matter unaddressed. The atmosphere during these press conferences has grown increasingly strained, leading to concerns it could impact what has otherwise been a promising beginning to the season. Chelsea's sporting position is strong: they are fourth in the Premier League, have qualified for the Carabao Cup last four, and can secure a better Champions League position with strong performances in their final games. The prevailing question is whether this off-field dynamic might begin to affect a team that was just starting to appear settled.