Manchester City have named Enzo Maresca as the club’s new head coach, ushering in a new chapter following the departure of Pep Guardiola.
The English champions confirmed the appointment on Monday, June 29, 2026, announcing that the Italian has agreed to a three-year contract that will run until 2029.
Maresca is making a familiar return to the Etihad Stadium after previously serving in the club’s academy setup and later as Guardiola’s assistant during one of City’s most successful periods.
Since leaving Manchester, he has held managerial roles at Leicester City and Chelsea, gaining experience in both the Championship and the Premier League.
Describing his appointment as a career milestone, the 46-year-old said returning to a club he knows well made the decision an easy one.
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He commended City’s long-term planning, strong leadership and football culture, saying those qualities have established the club as one of the game’s leading institutions and provide the ideal platform for success.
Maresca said his previous spells at the Etihad have given him a clear understanding of the standards expected at the club and the responsibility that comes with leading the first team.
He also expressed appreciation to the club’s leadership for entrusting him with the role and said he is looking forward to working with the squad as preparations begin for the new campaign.
The Italian replaces Guardiola after the Spaniard concluded a landmark spell that delivered sustained domestic dominance and European success.
Maresca now faces the challenge of building on that legacy while steering Manchester City through the next phase of its pursuit of silverware.