The long-awaited announcement for Manchester City supporters finally arrived this Monday, June 29. The club, which had been without a manager since Pep Guardiola‘s departure at the end of May, officially named Enzo Maresca as the new head coach of the Skyblues. This marks the first such appointment for the Citizens‘ leadership since Pep Guardiola‘s arrival in 2016. The Italian tactician has committed to a three-season tenure at City.

Enzo Maresca officially takes charge at Manchester City

Maresca aims to build upon the remarkable legacy left by Pep Guardiola, who amassed 20 trophies over a decade. He expressed his enthusiasm for the role, stating, “Manchester City is a club I know very well, and the opportunity to lead this team is a tremendous chance for me. City is an exceptionally well-managed club, where everything is innovative, thoughtful, and executed with a precise objective. For a coach, it’s an ideal environment, offering the stability I need to perform my work under optimal conditions. I am eager to begin coaching the players. My goal is for us to win, to play high-quality football, and to relish the challenge of representing Manchester City.”

Is Malo Gusto’s move to City now complete?

The official confirmation of Enzo Maresca‘s signing could very well signal the imminent conclusion of Malo Gusto‘s journey at Chelsea, which began in 2023. The 23-year-old French international is now widely expected to reunite with Maresca at Manchester City. Reports from Sunday indicated a mutual desire between the two to rekindle their collaboration at the Etihad Stadium. Once his commitments with the French national team at the World Cup are complete, Gusto is anticipated to swap his Chelsea kit for that of Manchester City.