Manchester City appoints Enzo Maresca as its new manager after a mid-season departure from Chelsea, according to multiple reports. The outlets say both clubs address the change through a confidential compensation process connected to Maresca’s earlier role at Chelsea. Yahoo Sports and NDTV report that Chelsea confirms a confidential settlement has been reached involving compensation paid in connection with Manchester City and Maresca. Yahoo Sports further states that City confirms confidential talks took place in 2025 while Maresca was still Chelsea’s coach. The reports also note that Chelsea’s departure from Stamford Bridge is described by at least one source as disruptive, and that Chelsea publishes an official statement outlining the circumstances of Maresca’s resignation in January 2026. Across coverage, the appointment is linked to the mid-season timing of Maresca’s exit and the resulting compensation agreement, with details of the financial terms not publicly disclosed. The sources portray the settlement as part of the process around a managerial move between the Premier League clubs.