Due to Maresca.. Chelsea considers seeking compensation from Manchester City

Chelsea is considering submitting a compensation request to Manchester City if they finalize a contract with coach Enzo Maresca to take over the team's management in the upcoming period.

The "Daily Mail" reported that Chelsea's management believes Manchester City entered into negotiations with Maresca during his previous tenure with the London club, which opens the door for demanding financial compensation or filing an official complaint with the Premier League to investigate the matter, should a financial agreement not be reached between the parties.

In a related context, reports mentioned that Pep Guardiola has decided to leave his position as Manchester City's coach after spending 10 years with the team, with the announcement expected to be made after the match against Aston Villa scheduled for next Sunday.

Sources indicated that Enzo Maresca is considered the top candidate within Manchester City to succeed Guardiola, as the management is convinced of his ability to lead the technical project in the upcoming phase.

She added that Maresca has prior knowledge of the club, having worked as a coach for Manchester City's under-23 team from 2020 to 2021, and then worked within the coaching staff alongside Guardiola between 2022 and 2023, which enhances his chances of taking on the role.