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Man City news: Enzo Maresca appointed - have your say

BBC Published Jun 29, 2026 Reviewed Jun 30, 2026 ✓ Reviewed by citations.press editors
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Enzo Maresca signed a three-year deal with Manchester City.
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Manchester City, announcement
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Pep Guardiola spent 10 years in charge at the Etihad.
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Pep Guardiola, former manager
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Enzo Maresca said this will be his third spell at Manchester City.
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Enzo Maresca, manager
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Maresca's first season will be the 2026-27 season.
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Manchester City have announced Enzo Maresca as their new manager on a three-year deal - and we want to know what you think success will look like in his first season.

The former Chelsea boss replaces City great Pep Guardiola, who spent 10 immensely successful years in charge at the Etihad.

Maresca told club media: "Manchester City is a club I know very well and to have the chance to manage this team is a brilliant opportunity for me.

"City is an incredibly well-run football club. Everything they do is innovative, planned and purposeful. For a manager, that is a dream situation. It provides the consistency I need to do my job effectively.

"This will be my third spell here. I know this club, I know the demands and I know the expectations.

"The quality of the people who work here is what makes it so special, and I want to thank them for showing faith in my ability.

"I cannot wait to start coaching the players. I want us to win, play good football and enjoy the pressure of representing Manchester City."

What are you expecting from Maresca in the 2026-27 season? What do you think can be achieved and what constitutes success for the Italian?

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