London [UK], English Premier League club Chelsea FC on Monday appointed Leicester manager Enzo Maresca as the team's new manager on a five-year contract with the option of an additional year.
Maresca replaces Mauricio Pochettino who left the club following the completion of the 2023–24 Premier League season.
In Pochettino's only season, Chelsea endured a turbulent season and managed a sixth-place finish. The Blues earned a total of 63 points with 18 wins, nine draws and 11 losses.
“We are thrilled to welcome Enzo to the Chelsea family. We look forward to supporting him and the rest of the playing team in meeting his potential and our expectations over the coming years. He is an extremely talented coach and leader, But we have confidence.” "This could help deliver our vision for the club and our competitive goals," Chelsea's owners were quoted as saying by their official website.
The newly appointed manager also expressed his feelings after getting this role.
'Joining Chelsea, one of the biggest clubs in the world, is a dream for any coach. That's why I'm so excited by this opportunity. Maresca said, I look forward to working with a very talented group of players and staff to develop a team that will continue the club's tradition of success and make our fans proud.
Maresca replaces Mauricio Pochettino who left the club following the completion of the 2023–24 Premier League season.
In Pochettino's only season, Chelsea endured a turbulent season and managed a sixth-place finish. The Blues earned a total of 63 points with 18 wins, nine draws and 11 losses.
“We are thrilled to welcome Enzo to the Chelsea family. We look forward to supporting him and the rest of the playing team in meeting his potential and our expectations over the coming years. He is an extremely talented coach and leader, But we have confidence.” "This could help deliver our vision for the club and our competitive goals," Chelsea's owners were quoted as saying by their official website.
The newly appointed manager also expressed his feelings after getting this role.
'Joining Chelsea, one of the biggest clubs in the world, is a dream for any coach. That's why I'm so excited by this opportunity. Maresca said, I look forward to working with a very talented group of players and staff to develop a team that will continue the club's tradition of success and make our fans proud.
