Chelsea is close to signing Enzo Maresca as their new head coach as preparations for the 2024/25 season get underway.
The Italian will leave Leicester City to join Chelsea on a five-year contract with an option for an additional year. He takes over as manager from Mauricio Pochettino, who resigned by mutual consent.
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While we await official confirmation of his employment, Maresca will continue planning for the upcoming season. Chelsea appear to be closing in on their first signing of the summer, with Tosin Adarabioyo set to join on a free transfer.
In the midst of all the hubbub surrounding a new manager and the transfer window, there have been numerous reports and discussions about Chelsea in the last 24 hours. With that in mind, football.london has looked at some of the most recent developments and provided our own perspective
Enzo Maresca’s first task
According to the Guardian, Enzo Maresca’s first priority as Chelsea’s head coach is to ‘raise the mood’ of the players. According to the article, some senior players are questioning the ‘club’s direction’ in the wake of Mauricio Pochettino’s departure.
After a dismal first half of the season, Chelsea embarked on a remarkable run towards the end of the season, ultimately finishing sixth and qualifying for Europe. According to reports, the bulk of the Chelsea squad enjoyed working with Pochettino and were disappointed when the Argentine was allowed to leave.
The players were reported to be ‘shocked’ at the departure, with the report adding that some have grown unsettled because of the regular changes.
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