Leicester City Set to Appoint Enzo Maresca as New Manager
Leicester City is reportedly set to appoint Manchester City coach Enzo Maresca as their new manager. The Foxes were relegated to the Championship on the final day of the Premier League season, and they are now looking for a new manager to lead them back to the top flight.
Who is Enzo Maresca?
Enzo Maresca is an Italian football coach who was one of Pep Guardiola’s coaches during Manchester City’s Treble-winning triumph. He is understood to have impressed in conversations with Leicester chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha and director of football Jon Rudkin, where he “outlined his philosophy and vision” for the club’s future.
Maresca’s Coaching Experience
Maresca’s only past experience of being a head coach came at Parma, where he was sacked after 14 games. However, he has been part of Pep Guardiola’s coaching staff at Manchester City for the past few years, and he has played a key role in the club’s success.
Leicester’s Search for a New Manager
Leicester City interviewed a host of names before settling on Maresca. They included Dean Smith, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Graham Potter, Steven Gerrard, and Scott Parker. However, they seem to have landed on Maresca, who was linked with the vacant job at Southampton during the 2022/23 season.
Leicester’s Squad Overhaul
Leicester City is in the midst of a huge squad overhaul. Youri Tielemans, Caglar Soyuncu, Daniel Amartey, Nampalys Mendy, Ayoze Perez, and Ryan Bertrand all departed when their contracts expired at the end of the season. James Maddison, Harvey Barnes, Wilfred Ndidi, and Timothy Castagne are also being linked with moves away from the King Power Stadium.
Conclusion
Leicester City is set to appoint Enzo Maresca as their new manager, and the Italian coach will be tasked with leading the club back to the Premier League. Maresca has impressed in conversations with Leicester’s chairman and director of football, and he will be hoping to build on his success at Manchester City. Leicester is in the midst of a huge squad overhaul, and Maresca will need to make some shrewd signings if he is to guide the Foxes back to the top flight.