Blues blast Maresca while hailing new boss Xabi Alonso
Chelsea launched a scathing official statement condemning Enzo Maresca for abruptly resigning mid-season to join Manchester City, completely overshadowing the Italian manager’s public apology.
Chelsea Football Club has reacted with immense bitterness to Enzo Maresca’s official appointment at Manchester City, releasing an explosive statement that heavily blames the tactician for disrupting their campaign.
While Maresca publicly apologized for his sudden New Year’s Day departure, the Stamford Bridge hierarchy explicitly condemned his mid-season exit, revealing that financial settlement terms had been reached with both the manager and City.
The Premier League heavyweights tagged their 2025-26 season as hugely disappointing, citing Maresca’s premature resignation to succeed Pep Guardiola as the primary catalyst for their struggles.
Reports indicate Chelsea will pocket roughly $22.5 million in total compensation. To finalize their scathing address, the Blues pointedly praised incoming manager Xabi Alonso as a professional of the highest integrity, offering a blunt parting shot.
