Maresca paying Chelsea to become new Man City boss
New Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca is paying Chelsea compensation to succeed Pep Guardiola.
Your Site News understands Man City are paying the Blues 17m to appoint the Italian, who left Stamford Bridge on New Year's Day.
The revelation about the compensation figures comes after Chelsea released a strongly worded statement
It read: "In Autumn last year, the Club was informed by our former Head Coach [Maresca] that there might be an opportunity for him to succeed Pep Guardiola at the end of the season. It became clear to us that it was his strong desire to succeed Guardiola and that he was fully committed to pursuing the opportunity, despite the fact he was under a long-term contract which he had no right to terminate.
"In December 2025, our Head Coach unexpectedly and abruptly resigned from his position. Obviously, we felt let down as we believed that his head and heart were focused on another club and another opportunity, despite having just arrived at Chelsea the year before.
"No club wants to change its head coach midway through a season. However, in light of his decision not to continue fulfilling his responsibilities through to the end of the season, the Club was left with no choice but to protect our players, our supporters, and the Badge and accept his resignation.
"In the circumstances and given the mutual respect between clubs, a confidential settlement has been reached with Manchester City, which includes the payment of compensation. A confidential settlement has also been reached with the former Head Coach under which he will pay compensation.
"Looking forward to next season, in Xabi Alonso, we have a Manager who has an exceptional football mind and is a professional of the highest integrity. He has all the attributes to deliver the success the Clubs supporters deserve and expect."
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Maresca's first words as Man City boss
Enzo Maresca says managing Manchester City is a "dream situation" after the club confirmed his appointment.
Maresca has signed a three-year deal to succeed Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium, having previously served as an assistant coach during the treble-winning season in 2022/23.
Manchester City is a club I know very well and to have the chance to manage this team is a brilliant opportunity for me," Maresca said in a statement.
City is an incredibly well-run football club. Everything they do is innovative, planned and purposeful.
"For a manager, that is a dream situation. It provides the consistency I need to do my job effectively. This will be my third spell here.
"I know this club, I know the demands and I know the expectations.
The quality of the people who work here is what makes it so special, and I want to thank them for showing faith in my ability.
I cannot wait to start coaching the players. I want us to win, play good football and enjoy the pressure of representing Manchester City.
Man City appoint Maresca as Guardiola's successor
Manchester City have appointed Enzo Maresca as their new manager to succeed Pep Guardiola.
Maresca has signed a three-year deal at the Etihad Stadium.
Maresca, who departed Chelsea on New Year's Day by mutual consent, has been out of work since leaving Stamford Bridge.
He led the Blues to the Conference League and Club World Cup during his one full season in charge, and left the club fifth in the Premier League table at the end of December, five places above their finishing position of 10th.
He previously served as Guardiola's assistant during their treble-winning season in 2023, having also led Manchester City's U23s to the Premier League 2 title in his single season at the helm in 2020/21.
Guardiola announced in the final week of the 2025/26 season that he would leave the Etihad this summer after 10 years in charge, during which time City won 17 major trophies.
Former Saints boss Juric lands new role
Former Southampton boss Ivan Juric has been appointed as head coach of AC Monza.
Monza secured promotion to Italy's top-flight in May after just one season in Serie B. The club did not disclose the length of Juric's contract, but reports say it is until 2028.
The 50-year-old Croatian, who replaces Paolo Bianco, returns to management after being sacked by Atalanta in November last year.
Bianco successfully guided the Lombardy-based club back into Serie A via the playoffs in the 2025-26 campaign.
Bianco last week was appointed head coach of Pisa, who were relegated from the Italian top division in the recently concluded season.
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Porto interested in Sunderland striker
Latest from Your Site News' Keith Downie:
Porto are interested in signing Sunderland striker Eliezer Mayenda.
The Portuguese side are monitoring the 21-year-old ahead of a potential move this window.
Your Site News understands other clubs across Europe are also interested.
Mayenda, who scored twice for Sunderland last season, has four years left on his contract.
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