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Enzo Maresca

Enzo Maresca — former Chelsea manager who worked under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, set to replace Guardiola as City manager for 2026-27 season.

2026-04-242026-05-23

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  1. May 2026
  2. We want to build a team capable of competing consistently at the highest level and fighting for trophies.” Chelsea have endured a turbulent campaign following the exits of Enzo Maresca and Liam Rosenior, who was fired just 106 days into his six-and-a-half year deal last month.

    The Ghanaian Times

    Chelsea appoint Alonso on 4-yr deal
  3. Perhaps significantly, the Spaniard has been appointed “manager” rather than “head coach” to reflect his seniority within a partnership involving key figures at the club, as they seek to rebuild after a turbulent campaign that led to the departures of Enzo Maresca and Rosenior.

    Joy Online

    No trophy in turbulent season but Alonso arrival offers Chelsea hope
  4. April 2026

Yesterday

  1. Pep Guardiola to leave Manchester City after 10 years

    Manchester City confirmed that manager Pep Guardiola will depart after Sunday's final match of the season, ending a 10-year tenure in which he led the club to 17 major trophies including six Premier League titles. Enzo Maresca, a former Chelsea manager who worked under Guardiola at City, is the frontrunner to replace him.

    22 hours ago · Joy Online

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Enzo Maresca set to replace Pep Guardiola at Manchester City

    Manchester City are preparing for a new era, with Enzo Maresca poised to replace Pep Guardiola as manager ahead of the 2026-27 season. Guardiola is expected to step down after City's final Premier League game of the season, with discussions already at an advanced stage for the 46-year-old Italian to take over.

    20 May 2026 · Daily Guide

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Arsenal win Premier League title after City draw at Bournemouth

    Arsenal's 22-year wait for the Premier League title is over after Manchester City drew at Bournemouth, leaving the Gunners four points clear before the final round of games. Mikel Arteta's side are set to lift the trophy at Crystal Palace on Sunday.

    19 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Enzo Maresca set to succeed Pep Guardiola at Manchester City

    Enzo Maresca is expected to replace Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager for the 2026-27 season following Guardiola's departure after this Sunday's final game. The former Chelsea head coach, who previously worked under Guardiola during City's 2022-23 treble-winning campaign, has been identified as the leading contender, with talks at an advanced stage.

    19 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 18 May

  1. Manchester City preparing for Guardiola departure

    Manchester City is preparing for Pep Guardiola's exit at the end of the season, with sources telling BBC Sport the managerial great is expected to leave Etihad Stadium. Enzo Maresca, a former Chelsea manager who worked under Guardiola at City, is the front-runner to replace him.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Chelsea appoint Spanish coach Xabi Alonso on four-year deal

    Xabi Alonso has been appointed Chelsea manager on a four-year contract, beginning July 1 after the season ends. The 44-year-old Spanish coach, recently fired by Real Madrid, said he shares Chelsea's ambition to compete at the highest level and win trophies.

    18 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Sunday 17 May

  1. Xabi Alonso named Chelsea manager after FA Cup final loss

    Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior's replacement, Xabi Alonso, was announced following the club's 1-0 FA Cup final defeat to Manchester City. The 44-year-old former Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen boss will begin his contract on 1 July and be unveiled in pre-season.

    17 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Xabi Alonso named Chelsea manager on four-year deal

    Former Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has been appointed Chelsea manager on a four-year contract starting in July. The 44-year-old Spaniard previously led Bayer Leverkusen to its first Bundesliga title in 2024 and replaces Enzo Maresca and Liam Rosenior, who were the club's two permanent managers this season.

    17 May 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 16 May

  1. Xabi Alonso agrees four-year deal as Chelsea head coach

    Xabi Alonso has agreed to become Chelsea's next permanent head coach on a four-year contract, after the club sacked Liam Rosenior in April. The former Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen manager will be involved in Chelsea's summer transfer plans.

    16 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 24 April

  1. Rosenior departs Chelsea after ten defeats in 23 matches

    Liam Rosenior's tenure as Chelsea manager ended less than four months after his January appointment, following 10 defeats in 23 matches and public criticism of his players that exposed dressing room tensions. Despite arriving with a strong reputation, Rosenior struggled to win over the squad, with reports suggesting players including Marc Cucurella and Enzo Fernández were unconvinced, and his tactical approach came under scrutiny after heavy losses.

    24 April 2026 · Daily Guide

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