Chelsea official announcement – Enzo Maresca confirmed


 
 
 
 
 
 

So there it is, Chelsea announcing their latest manager.

Monday afternoon seeing an official announcement (see below) by the West London club.

The Chelsea owners in less than two years having already sacked Thomas Tuchel, Graham Potter, Frank Lampard and Mauricio Pochettino.

Now getting their dream appointment finally…

The Chelsea owners stating that Enzo Maresca ‘has proven himself to be an excellent coach capable of delivering impressive results with an exciting and identifiable style.’

A manager whose entire career has seen him manage 14 games at Parma in the Italian second tier before getting sacked, then getting Leicester promoted, the club who had by far the strongest and most expensive squad in last season’s second tier.

Chelsea official announcement – 3 June 2024:

Chelsea Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Enzo Maresca as 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.

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’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 fulfill our vision and competitive goals for the Club.’

Maresca 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.”