It’s Official! Chelsea Appoint Maresca To Replace Pochettino As Head Coach

Chelsea have appointed Enzo Maresca as their new head coach.

The 44-year-old, who succeeds Mauricio Pochettino at Stamford Bridge, moves from Leicester after leading them back to the Premier League by winning the Championship.

Maresca has signed a five-year deal – with the option for a further 12 months – at Stamford Bridge and was Chelsea’s No 1 choice from a shortlist including Brentford’s Thomas Frank, Ipswich’s Kieran McKenna and Roberto De Zerbi, who left Brighton at the end of the season.

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A statement from Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, Chelsea’s co-sporting directors, said: “We are delighted to welcome Enzo to Chelsea. He has proven himself to be an excellent coach capable of delivering impressive results with an exciting and identifiable style.

“Enzo has deeply impressed us in our discussions leading up to his appointment. His ambitions and work ethic align with those of the club. We thoroughly look forward to working with him.”

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Maresca said: “To join Chelsea, one of the biggest clubs in the world, is a dream for any coach. It is why I am so excited by this opportunity.

“I look forward to working with a very talented group of players and staff to develop a team that continues the club’s tradition of success and makes our fans proud.”