Enzo Maresca Joins Chelsea as Head Coach on Five-Year Deal

Chelsea Football Club Appoints Enzo Maresca as New Head Coach

Chelsea FC has announced the appointment of Enzo Maresca as the club's new head coach, following a successful tenure at Leicester City.

Maresca has signed a five-year contract with the Blues, succeeding Mauricio Pochettino at the helm of the team.

The Italian coach's appointment comes after an impressive stint at Leicester, where he led the team to promotion back to the Premier League by winning the Championship. Maresca's release clause at the King Power Stadium was reportedly between £8 million and £10 million.

Chelsea's co-sporting directors, Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart, met with Maresca in Marbella to discuss the position, and were impressed by his in-depth knowledge of the squad, his vision for the team's playing style, and his enthusiasm for the role.

Maresca's coaching philosophy, which emphasizes possession and positional play, aligns with Chelsea's expectations for an attractive and dominant style of football. His experience and training within the Pep Guardiola philosophy were significant factors in his selection.