Leicester shocks football world with Enzo Maresca as new manager in mega three-year deal
Enzo Maresca, formerly part of Manchester City's coaching staff, joins Leicester City as manager, aiming to lead the team to promotion from the Championship His three-year contract extends until 2026
Leicester has welcomed Enzo Maresca as their newly appointed manager, signing him on a three-year contract. Maresca, who previously served as a member of Pep Guardiola's coaching staff at Manchester City, decided to join Leicester with the aim of assisting the team in their quest for promotion from the Championship in the upcoming season.
The Italian manager is taking over from Dean Smith, who was unable to prevent Leicester from being relegated last season. Smith was given a temporary contract until the end of the season after Brendan Rodgers left in April.
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Enzo's unique blend of personality, method, and ambition perfectly aligns with the footballing direction we aim to pursue, according to Leicester chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha.
Having acquired extensive coaching experience and received exceptional education in the field, Enzo's philosophy resonates with the vision we hold for the next phase of Leicester City's illustrious history.
Enzo's profile has consistently caught our attention, and this impression was further solidified when we met him and heard his genuine enthusiasm for the upcoming challenge. I am confident that our supporters will warmly embrace him and that, working together, we can steer the club towards a path of future triumph.
Maresca expressed his excitement, stating, "I am thrilled to be joining this club and am highly motivated for the significant season that lies ahead."
Our primary goal is to perform at our best level from the start. From there, we will gradually develop our vision and approach, with the ultimate objective being to win matches. The club deserves nothing less than our complete commitment and effort, so we will give it our all, without hesitation. Furthermore, we are determined to make progress each day, taking small but steady steps towards improvement.
