Man City and Chelsea remain in talks over Marseca

Manchester City still don't have a manager confirmed for next season

They and Chelsea remain in negotiations over the appointment of Enzo Maresca as Pep Guardiola's successor.

Author | Macca

Guardiola announced on 22 May that he would step down as City manager after a trophy-filled decade at the club, with Maresca quickly emerging as the leading candidate to take charge.

Discussions are understood to be at an advanced stage, with senior figures from both clubs working through a compensation agreement for Maresca.

The 46-year-old won both the Club World Cup and Conference League during his spell at Stamford Bridge before departing in January, and is now keen to return to City.

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This is under the terms of Maresca's exit, having handed him a contract running until 2029 before his departure just six months ago.

The London club have explored their legal position and expect a compensation package to be agreed, although the size of any payment, and when the matter will be settled, remains uncertain.

Maresca previously worked as one of Guardiola's assistants during City's Treble-winning 2022-23 campaign and also played an important role within the club's academy setup before joining the senior coaching staff.

The former West Brom and Juventus midfielder left City in 2023 to take charge of Leicester, guiding the club back to the Premier League at the first attempt.