🔗 Share this article Chelsea Boss Maresca Dismisses Manchester City Links as '100%' Rumour Enzo Maresca previously worked as an assistant to Pep Guardiola with Manchester City. Chelsea gaffer Enzo Maresca has labelled fresh reports connecting him with a move to Manchester City as nothing but hearsay. The Italian manager, who previously worked as Pep Guardiola's assistant at the Etihad, addressed the ongoing rumours surrounding his next move. Maresca, appointed Chelsea boss in the summer of 2024, is under contract running through the end of the decade, with a potential extra year option. "It doesn't affect me at all because I know that is completely unfounded," Maresca said. "And at this moment, there is no time for these kind of things." He went on to explain, "First of all, because I have a contract here for several more years. And my attention, I said many times, is just about this club and I'm honoured to be here. But again, it's speculation. One week ago I was linked with Juventus in Italy. So I don't pay attention because I know that is not true." Chelsea, currently sitting in fourth position in the Premier League, are scheduled to face Newcastle United on Saturday in a 12:30 GMT fixture. Tensions Following Recent Comments Maresca's most recent statement follow in the wake of he referred to a previous two-day spell as his most difficult since joining Chelsea. Those original words had fueled considerable speculation of a potential rift between the manager and the club's key decision-makers. When asked if he had discussed matters with the club's sporting directors, Maresca replied, "We are in the same facility, so we talk about various topics. But about the post-Everton media session, no." The manager did confirm he would definitely stay at the club next season and urged the fans to keep backing the team". In brighter news, Maresca indicated that injured attackers Liam Delap and Estevao Willian could be back sooner than expected, potentially available for a match against Aston Villa on 27 December. Perspective: Unresolved Tension The apparent disconnect between Maresca and the Chelsea board persists as an open wound that continues to cause concern. While there has been no deepening of the matter publicly, there has also been no resolution offered, creating the disagreement unaddressed. The atmosphere during these media briefings has become increasingly awkward, raising fears it could undermine what has otherwise been a promising beginning to the campaign. Chelsea's sporting position is strong: they are fourth in the Premier League, have reached the Carabao Cup semi-finals, and can secure a favourable Champions League position with strong performances in their final games. The prevailing question is whether this behind-the-scenes situation might begin to disrupt a squad that was just starting to look settled.
Enzo Maresca previously worked as an assistant to Pep Guardiola with Manchester City. Chelsea gaffer Enzo Maresca has labelled fresh reports connecting him with a move to Manchester City as nothing but hearsay. The Italian manager, who previously worked as Pep Guardiola's assistant at the Etihad, addressed the ongoing rumours surrounding his next move. Maresca, appointed Chelsea boss in the summer of 2024, is under contract running through the end of the decade, with a potential extra year option. "It doesn't affect me at all because I know that is completely unfounded," Maresca said. "And at this moment, there is no time for these kind of things." He went on to explain, "First of all, because I have a contract here for several more years. And my attention, I said many times, is just about this club and I'm honoured to be here. But again, it's speculation. One week ago I was linked with Juventus in Italy. So I don't pay attention because I know that is not true." Chelsea, currently sitting in fourth position in the Premier League, are scheduled to face Newcastle United on Saturday in a 12:30 GMT fixture. Tensions Following Recent Comments Maresca's most recent statement follow in the wake of he referred to a previous two-day spell as his most difficult since joining Chelsea. Those original words had fueled considerable speculation of a potential rift between the manager and the club's key decision-makers. When asked if he had discussed matters with the club's sporting directors, Maresca replied, "We are in the same facility, so we talk about various topics. But about the post-Everton media session, no." The manager did confirm he would definitely stay at the club next season and urged the fans to keep backing the team". In brighter news, Maresca indicated that injured attackers Liam Delap and Estevao Willian could be back sooner than expected, potentially available for a match against Aston Villa on 27 December. Perspective: Unresolved Tension The apparent disconnect between Maresca and the Chelsea board persists as an open wound that continues to cause concern. While there has been no deepening of the matter publicly, there has also been no resolution offered, creating the disagreement unaddressed. The atmosphere during these media briefings has become increasingly awkward, raising fears it could undermine what has otherwise been a promising beginning to the campaign. Chelsea's sporting position is strong: they are fourth in the Premier League, have reached the Carabao Cup semi-finals, and can secure a favourable Champions League position with strong performances in their final games. The prevailing question is whether this behind-the-scenes situation might begin to disrupt a squad that was just starting to look settled.