EPL: Chelsea block Maresca move, seek compensation from Man City

Manchester City’s pursuit of Enzo Maresca as a potential successor to Pep Guardiola has been complicated by a compensation dispute with Chelsea.
Guardiola who stepped down following the end of the 2024/2025 campaign bringing to an end of earlier suggestions of him leaving the club, prompting City to begin early planning for a new managerial era. Maresca, who previously worked within City’s coaching setup, was among the names linked with internal discussions over possible successors.