Chelsea Close to Securing Enzo Maresca as New Head Coach

Chelsea Football Club is reportedly making significant strides in their negotiations with Enzo Maresca to appoint him as their new head coach, aiming to fill the position left vacant by the departure of the Leicester City boss. Chelsea’s co-sporting directors, Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart, are currently in Marbella engaging in face-to-face discussions with Maresca.

Maresca, known for his coaching prowess, is said to be thrilled about the potential opportunity at Chelsea. However, he is adamant that the process must be conducted with respect towards Leicester City, the club he currently manages. Sources suggest that Maresca’s release clause at Leicester’s King Power Stadium falls within the range of £8 million to £10 million, indicating that Chelsea could swiftly secure his services by meeting this clause.

Despite his eagerness to explore the Chelsea opportunity, Maresca remains grateful to the Leicester owners for entrusting him with the managerial responsibilities at the club. Should he decide to depart, he is keen on maintaining positive relationships with the fans and everyone associated with Leicester City.

Chelsea’s admiration for Maresca has been bolstered by his thorough understanding of their squad, as demonstrated in discussions with his representatives. They are particularly impressed by his alignment with Chelsea’s playing philosophy and his keen interest in the managerial role.

While the finer details of Maresca’s potential move, such as compensation, personal terms, and the composition of his backroom staff, are yet to be finalized, sources suggest that an agreement could be reached in the coming days. If appointed, Maresca is expected to sign a contract longer than the two-year deal his predecessor, Mauricio Pochettino, had accepted last summer before his recent departure from Chelsea.