Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMaresca is the new Man City manager (PA)Enzo Maresca has been officially appointed as the new manager of Manchester City, succeeding Pep Guardiola, and has signed a three-year contract with the club. This marks Maresca's return to Manchester City, where he previously served as an assistant to Guardiola during the treble-winning 2022-23 season and also managed the club's elite development squad. City reportedly agreed a compensation package of £17 million with Chelsea to secure Maresca's services, as he had more than three years remaining on his contract when he left Stamford Bridge in January. Maresca's recent managerial experience includes leading Leicester City to Premier League promotion in 2024 and securing twin successes in the Conference League and Club World Cup with Chelsea before his departure. Both Maresca and Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak expressed enthusiasm for the appointment, with Maresca highlighting his familiarity with the club and its expectations, and Al Mubarak praising his ambition and alignment with City's needs. In fullEnzo Maresca finally appointed Man City manager as Pep Guardiola successorThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

EXCLUSIVE: Enzo Maresca has already begun doing the ground work as Manchester City's new boss despite the Italian not yet confirmed as Pep Guardiola's replacement

Manchester City has confirmed the appointment of Enzo Maresca as Pep Guardiola's replacement in a move that had been a long time coming.

The former Chelsea manager returns to the club where he spent time as an assistant