"Manchester City? I don't have time for that" – Enzo Maresca responds to City's interest in his candidacy for head coach

Maresca has no intention of leaving the London "Blues" ahead of time.

Details: On the eve of tomorrow's Premier League clash where Chelsea travel to face Newcastle, the Londoners' head coach Enzo Maresca addressed for the first time the recent media reports suggesting Manchester City's management had approved him as a potential successor to Pep Guardiola.

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According to Maresca, these rumors are nothing but provocation and speculation aimed at disrupting the atmosphere within Chelsea:

"Links with Manchester City? That's 100% speculation. I have no time for that.

I have a contract with Chelsea until 2029. My sole focus is on this club and I'm proud to be here.

It's important to understand why this story appeared, but it's just speculation." – Maresca stated.

Enzo Maresca took charge of Chelsea in July 2024 and since then has managed 89 matches at the helm of the London club, recording 55 wins, 14 draws, and 20 defeats. Maresca's main achievements with Chelsea so far are triumphs in the Conference League and the FIFA Club World Cup.

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