Chelsea close to full agreement with Enzo Maresca

Chelsea is reportedly in the final stages of negotiations with Enzo Maresca, the current manager of Leicester City, and he is expected to officially sign with the London club soon, according to journalist Gianluca Di Marzio.

The “Blues” are seeking a new manager after deciding to part ways with Mauricio Pochettino at the end of the Premier League season as they plan to embark on a new project in West London.

Maresca has made a strong impression in his debut season at Leicester, swiftly guiding the team back to the Premier League following his arrival last year. Before taking the helm at Leicester, he worked alongside Pep Guardiola at Manchester City and had a brief managerial stint at Parma.

Maresca has emerged as the leading candidate in Chelsea’s search for a new manager, with negotiations progressing well over the past few days, bringing the two parties closer to an agreement. Only a few details remain to be finalized.

🔵🇮🇹 Understand Chelsea and Enzo Maresca are set to agree on contract terms.

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Two year deal with option for further season or three year deal, this is final detail being clarified.

Maresca already said yes to Chelsea project, up to the clubs now to agree on compensation. pic.twitter.com/YXR5b2xj71

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 27, 2024

The 44-year-old will become the seventh Italian to manage Chelsea, following in the footsteps of Maurizio Sarri, Antonio Conte, Roberto Di Matteo, Carlo Ancelotti, Claudio Ranieri, and Gianluca Vialli.