Manchester City are reported to be close to reaching a financial settlement with Chelsea that would allow them to appoint Enzo Maresca as their next manager. Multiple outlets say the talks centre on compensation that Chelsea wants from City to release Maresca from his contractual obligations.
According to the reports, Chelsea’s position is that Maresca breached his contract while he was at Stamford Bridge. The club believes it has evidence that he engaged with Manchester City or other Premier League rivals during the period when he was still managing Chelsea. Chelsea therefore insists that any move by City to take Maresca should be accompanied by a payment.
The outlets also report that Manchester City is approaching a settlement, suggesting the parties are working toward an agreed figure or terms rather than proceeding immediately to a broader dispute. The reporting does not provide the amount of compensation or confirm the settlement is final, but it indicates that the agreement could clear the way for Maresca to take up the Manchester City role.
