According to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano Chelsea is in advanced negotiations to sign Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca as a successor to Mauricio Pochettino.
The Italian manager, known for his tactical acumen and success in managing players like Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi, is poised to accept either a two-year contract with an option for an additional year or a straight three-year deal.
Chelsea identified Maresca as their top choice to replace Pochettino and have formally requested Leicester’s permission to discuss terms with the 44-year-old coach.
An appointment could be finalized within the next few days which is expected to be around £10 million.
Maresca led Leicester back to the Premier League just a year after their relegation to the second division, impressing with his performance in the EFL Championship.
His achievements have caught the attention of Chelsea’s management, who are eager to bring him on board.
“Understand Chelsea and Enzo Maresca are set to agree on contract terms,” Romano said on his X account.
“Two year deal with option for further season or three year deal, this is the final detail being clarified. Maresca already said yes to the Chelsea project, up to the clubs now to agree on compensation.”
If Maresca’s appointment is confirmed, he will sign a contract longer than the two-year deal Pochettino accepted last summer before his mutual departure from the club last week.
This move marks Chelsea’s commitment to stabilising their managerial position and building on Maresca’s tactical expertise to regain their competitive edge in the Premier League. I’m sorry, but you did not provide any text for me to paraphrase. Can you please provide the text you would like me to reword? Football transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano reports that Chelsea is in advanced talks to hire Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca as the replacement for Mauricio Pochettino. The Italian coach, known for his expertise in tactics and success in leading players like Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi, is ready to agree to either a two-year contract with an option for another year or a straightforward three-year deal. Chelsea have chosen Maresca as their preferred candidate to succeed Pochettino, and they have officially asked Leicester for approval to negotiate with the 44-year-old manager. An appointment worth around £10 million is likely to be confirmed within the coming days. Maresca successfully guided Leicester City back to the Premier League within a year of their relegation to the second division by delivering an impressive performance in the EFL Championship. Chelsea’s management has taken notice of his accomplishments and is keen on recruiting him. Romano shared on his X account that Chelsea and Enzo Maresca are close to finalizing the terms of their contract agreement. “The final details are currently being clarified regarding whether it will be a two-year deal with an option for another season or a three-year deal. Maresca has already agreed to join the Chelsea project, and now it is up to the clubs to determine the compensation agreement.” If Maresca’s selection is finalized, he will agree to a contract that is longer than the two-year agreement Pochettino agreed to last summer before leaving the club last week. Chelsea’s decision to make this move demonstrates their dedication to maintaining stability in their management and utilizing Maresca’s tactical knowledge to improve their performance in the Premier League.
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