Video: Manchester City appoints Enzo Maresca as manager on three-year deal
Abdullateef Fowewe
Manchester City have confirmed the appointment of Enzo Maresca as their new manager, signing the Italian on a three-year contract that runs until the summer of 2029.
“Manchester City are delighted to confirm the appointment of Enzo Maresca as manager,” the club said in a statement on Monday, noting the move marks Maresca’s third spell at the club and follows a track record of success at elite level.
“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.
“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.”
Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak welcomed Maresca back, describing the appointment as a natural fit for the club.
“Enzo is someone who has always sought out opportunities to challenge himself and succeed in his managerial career. He brings a personality, passion and intelligence completely aligned to our needs.
“He is re-joining an organisation that is entirely in lock-step with his ambition and hunger for achievement and his return to Manchester City is therefore a welcome natural next step for both him and the Club. Enzo inherits a squad and football organisation perfectly suited to reflect and evolve his brand of football, and we are all very much looking forward to seeing the impact he can have in building further on the Club’s success. Welcome home Enzo,” Khaldoon said.
City now turn their focus to preparations under Maresca as the club seeks to build on recent successes and implement the Italian’s style across the squad.
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