Chelsea FC have officially appointed Enzo Maresca as their new manager.

The former Manchester City assistant coach and Leicester boss brings a wealth of experience to Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea fans are eagerly anticipating how Maresca will shape the team’s strategy and performance in the upcoming season.

The club’s announcement has sparked excitement and optimism among supporters, who are hopeful that Maresca’s leadership will usher in a new era of success for the Blues.

In a Monday post on the club’s X handle, the club shared, “Welcome to Chelsea, Enzo Maresca!”

A club statement also revealed that Maresca signed a five year contract with the club.

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“Chelsea Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Enzo Maresca as the new head coach of the men’s team.

“The Italian will begin his new role on 1 July 2024 on a five-year contract, with a club option of a further year,” it read.

Chelsea sporting directors
Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, Chelsea’s co-sporting directors, said, “We are delighted to welcome Enzo to Chelsea. He has proven himself to be an excellent coach capable of delivering impressive results with an exciting and identifiable style.

“Enzo has deeply impressed us in our discussions leading up to his appointment. His ambitions and work ethic align with those of the club. We thoroughly look forward to working with him.”

Chelsea ownership group
Chelsea’s ownership group said, “We are thrilled to welcome Enzo into the Chelsea family. We look forward to supporting him and the rest of the sporting team in fulfilling their potential and our expectations over the years to come.

“He is a highly gifted coach and leader that we are confident can help fulfil our vision and competitive goals for the Club.”

Maresca also expressed his delight in joining the club. He acknowledged the club’s tradition of success and talented players.

He said, “To join Chelsea, one of the biggest clubs in the world, is a dream for any coach. It is why I am so excited by this opportunity.

“I look forward to working with a very talented group of players and staff to develop a team that continues the club’s tradition of success and makes our fans proud.”

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Maresca previous spells
After spells on the coaching staff of Ascoli, Sevilla and West Ham United, Enzo took charge of Manchester City’s Elite Development Squad in August 2020 and guided them to the 2021 Premier League 2 title.

After a stint with Parma and another as assistant coach at Man City, Enzo was appointed head coach at Leicester City in June 2023. The 44-year-old guided the club to the EFL Championship title and promotion back to the Premier League in his first season in charge.

Maresca coaching team
Enzo’s staff will include former Chelsea goalkeeper Willy Caballero, Danny Walker, Michele De Bernardin, Marcos Alvarez, Javi Molina and Roberto Vitiello. Ben Roberts will join the staff as goalkeeper coach and has been appointed to the role of head of global goalkeeping.

We are also delighted to confirm the appointment of Bernardo Cueva who will lead the set-piece department.

According to The PUNCH earlier report, the club were holding talks to make Maresca their new head coach, according to British media reports.

Chelsea are on the hunt for a new manager after parting company with Mauricio Pochettino.