Enzo Maresca is the new Chelsea manager, and will take charge of Chelsea following the departure of Mauricio Pochettino at the end of the season.

Here are ten notable things managers and club bosses have said about Enzo Maresca:

Pep Guardiola

Pep Guardiola praised Maresca for his organisational skills and potential, saying he would become an extraordinary manager.

Guardiola highlighted Maresca’s work with Manchester City’s Elite Development Squad as a testament to his abilities​.

Pep Guardiola said: “Enzo is a fantastic coach with great organizational skills. He will become an extraordinary manager one day. His work with the Elite Development Squad at Manchester City showed his potential to manage at the highest level.”​

Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha

The Leicester City chairman, commended Maresca’s philosophy and enthusiasm. He emphasised that Maresca’s coaching education and vision align perfectly with Leicester City’s goals​.

He said: “Enzo’s philosophy and enthusiasm were clear from our first meeting.

“His rich and varied career as a player and coach fits perfectly with the vision we have for Leicester City. His profile stood out to us, and we believe he is the right person to lead us forward.”​