Chelsea in superior talks to signal Leicester Metropolis’s Enzo Maresca

In line with soccer switch professional Fabrizio Romano Chelsea is in superior negotiations to signal Leicester City supervisor Enzo Maresca as a successor to Mauricio Pochettino.

The Italian supervisor, recognized for his tactical acumen and success in managing gamers like Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi, is poised to simply accept both a two-year contract with an choice for a further yr or a straight three-year deal.

Chelsea recognized Maresca as their best choice to exchange Pochettino and have formally requested Leicester’s permission to debate phrases with the 44-year-old coach.

An appointment might be finalized throughout the subsequent few days which is predicted to be round £10 million.

Maresca led Leicester again to the Premier League only a yr after their relegation to the second division, impressing along with his efficiency within the EFL Championship.

His achievements have caught the eye of Chelsea’s administration, who’re desirous to deliver him on board.

“Perceive Chelsea and Enzo Maresca are set to agree on contract phrases,” Romano mentioned on his X account.

“Two yr take care of choice for additional season or three yr deal, that is the ultimate element being clarified. Maresca already mentioned sure to the Chelsea venture, as much as the golf equipment now to agree on compensation.”

If Maresca’s appointment is confirmed, he’ll signal a contract longer than the two-year deal Pochettino accepted final summer time earlier than his mutual departure from the membership final week.

This transfer marks Chelsea’s dedication to stabilising their managerial place and constructing on Maresca’s tactical experience to regain their aggressive edge within the Premier League.