Manchester City have ⁠appointed Enzo Maresca as ⁠manager to replace departing coach ⁠Pep Guardiola next season, the Premier League club announced on Monday.Maresca, who has signed a three-year contract, brings familiarity with City’s set-up, having previously coached the club’s youth team. He was also the senior side’s assistant ‌coach under Guardiola during City’s 2018-19 treble-winning season.Another Italian side, Juventus, will face Maresca’s previous club, reigning Club World Cup champions Chelsea, four days later.“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. “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.”