Manchester City are on the verge of appointing Enzo Maresca as their next manager. The Italian manager is set to take over from Pep Guardiola after City agreed on a settlement package with Chelsea.

What happened?

Maresca's appointment has been delayed due to Chelsea's demand for compensation. However, it is reported that City will pay Chelsea a compensation package of over £10 million to enable them to finally confirm Maresca's appointment.

Manchester City have agreed on a settlement package with Chelsea that will finally see Enzo Maresca confirmed as City manager. Paul Hirst and Peter Rutzler have reported for The Times that Enzo Maresca is set to be appointed as Manchester City's manager this week.

Why it matters for Manchester City

The City board were impressed with Maresca's man management ability and his commitment to playing attacking football. Maresca will be inheriting a City squad full of attacking talent. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 2nd in Premier League | | Points | 64 pts | | Recent form | WDDWW | | Last result | Manchester City 1-2 Aston Villa (2026-05-24) |

What comes next?

Maresca will bring the type of attacking football that City want to play. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta had high praise for the attacking play of Enzo Maresca's Chelsea side. Arteta said: “In my opinion, they are the best attacking team in the league. In open play? By a mile.” Maresca's appointment is expected to be confirmed at some point this week, marking the beginning of a new era at the club.