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Chelsea and
Manchester City are locked in talks over compensation for
Enzo Maresca‚ with
sources at
Stamford Bridge believing his sudden exit was a major factor in their implosion this season.
Maresca‚ who is set to take over‚ was contracted to
Chelsea until 2029 when he suddenly exited on New Year's Day. It then emerged that the 46-year-old
Italian had previously informed his employers how he had spoken to
City representatives over the possibility of replacing
Guardiola this summer.
Sources within
Stamford Bridge believe
Maresca's mid-season exit contributed to their campaign imploding‚ as they ended up finishing 10th in the
Premier League and missed out on
European qualification entirely.
Chelsea insiders were also less than impressed with
Maresca's behaviour in the build-up to his departure‚ such as his 'worst 48 hours' comments made less than three weeks before he and the club officially 'parted ways'.