Chelsea have officially confirmed that head coach Enzo Maresca has left the club, bringing an abrupt end to his 18-month spell at Stamford Bridge.
The Italian tactician replaced Mauricio Pochettino in 2024 and enjoyed early success during his debut season in west London.
Trophies and Champions League Return
Maresca guided the Blues to silverware, lifting both the UEFA Conference League and the FIFA Club World Cup in his first campaign.
Chelsea also secured a return to the UEFA Champions League after finishing fourth on the final day of the Premier League season.
Those achievements marked a strong start to Marescaโs tenure and raised expectations around the clubโs long-term project.
Breakdown in Relationship with Board
Despite the early success, a breakdown in the relationship between Maresca and the Chelsea board led to his departure.
In a statement published on the clubโs official website, Chelsea confirmed the decision was taken by mutual agreement.
โChelsea Football Club and Head Coach Enzo Maresca have parted company,โ the statement read.
Club Statement on Decision
The club praised Marescaโs contributions while explaining the rationale behind the change.
โDuring his time at the Club, Enzo led the team to success in the UEFA Conference League and the FIFA Club World Cup. Those achievements will remain an important part of the Clubโs recent history, and we thank him for his contributions,โ the statement added.
โWith key objectives still to play for across four competitions, including qualification for Champions League football, Enzo and the Club believe a change gives the team the best chance of getting the season back on track.โ
Chelsea concluded by wishing the Italian coach well in his future career.
Recent Struggles Raise Pressure
Chelseaโs decision follows a difficult run of form in recent weeks. The Blues have won just one of their last seven Premier League matches.
The dip in results increased pressure on the coaching staff as the club looks to remain competitive across multiple competitions.
Attention Turns to Manchester City Clash
Chelsea are next in action on Sunday when they host title contenders Manchester City at Stamford Bridge.
The club is expected to announce interim arrangements soon as attention shifts to stabilising performances and maintaining their push for Champions League qualification.
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