After falling short of expectations last season and parting ways with Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea's new head coach is Enzo Maresca, who led Leicester City to the Championship title and back to the Premier League.
Journalist Fabrizio Romano stated that the London club will sign a 5+1 year contract with Maresca.
Meanwhile, Chelsea will pay compensation for Maresca, who had 2 more years remaining on his contract with Leicester.
???? Chelsea have agreed to appoint Enzo Maresca as new head coach, here we go!
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 28, 2024
?? Understand the agreement is now done on contract valid until June 2029, five year deal.
It will also include an option to extend until June 2030.#CFC, set to pay compensation fee to Leicester. pic.twitter.com/o8CsGF9Jcx
HE SERVED AS GUARDIOLA'S ASSISTANT
The 44-year-old Italian manager, who has held coaching positions at Ascoli, Sevilla, West Ham, and Manchester City, has also served as an assistant to Vincenzo Montella, Manuel Pellegrini, and Pep Guardiola.
News Source: 12punto
