London, June 3, 2024, Chelsea Football Club has announced on its social media channels the appointment of Enzo Maresca as the new head coach. The Italian tactician will commence his role on July 1, 2024, under a five-year contract with an option for an additional year.
Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, Chelsea’s co-sporting directors, expressed their excitement about Maresca’s arrival. “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,” they said. “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 also shared their enthusiasm. “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, 44, is enthusiastic about his new challenge. “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,” he said. “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.”
Maresca’s coaching career has been marked by notable accomplishments. After working on the coaching staffs of Ascoli, Sevilla, and West Ham United, he took charge of Manchester City’s Elite Development Squad in August 2020, leading them to the 2021 Premier League 2 title. He then had a stint with Parma and served as an assistant coach at Manchester City. In June 2023, Maresca became head coach at Leicester City, where he guided the club to the EFL Championship title and secured promotion to the Premier League in his first season.
Maresca’s staff at Chelsea will include former Chelsea goalkeeper Willy Caballero, Danny Walker, Michele De Bernardin, Marcos Alvarez, Javi Molina, and Roberto Vitiello. Ben Roberts will join as the goalkeeper coach and head of global goalkeeping. Additionally, Bernardo Cueva has been appointed to lead the set-piece department.
With Maresca’s appointment, Chelsea fans can look forward to an exciting future. His proven ability to achieve impressive results and his dedication to a dynamic style of play align well with the club’s vision. As the Blues prepare for the upcoming season, all eyes will be on Maresca and his team, eager to see how they will shape the next chapter of Chelsea’s storied history.
Chelsea appoints Maresca after parting ways with Mauricio Pochettino in recent weeks.