It is now official, the ex‑Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has been appointed as the new Manchester City head coach, signing a three‑year contract that runs until June 2029. The announcement was made today, Tuesday, 26 May 2026, marking the beginning of a new chapter for City after Pep Guardiola’s decade‑long reign at the club.
Softfootball understands that the appointment had been in motion for months. Even before Enzo Maresca’s sacking by Chelsea on 1 January 2026, he had long been linked as the leading candidate to replace Guardiola at Manchester City. The club’s hierarchy viewed him as the ideal successor to continue City’s footballing identity while bringing fresh ideas.
With the agreement now sealed, City move into a new era following one of the most successful managerial spells in Premier League history. Guardiola’s ten‑year stay delivered unprecedented dominance, and the new manager steps into one of the most demanding roles in world football.
