The move marks a new chapter at the Etihad Stadium, with Maresca signing a three-year contract that will keep him at the club until the summer of 2029.

The 46-year-old Italian arrives with prior experience in English football, having coached Leicester City in the Championship and later managing Chelsea in the Premier League.

Speaking after the reported appointment, Maresca expressed his delight at taking charge of Manchester City, describing the club as one he knows well and deeply respects.

“Manchester City is a club I know very well, and being provided the opportunity to coach this team is a fantastic chance for me,” Maresca said.

He praised the club’s structure and working environment, adding that City operates with a high level of professionalism, innovation, and clarity of purpose.

“City is managed in a very professional way. Everything here is built on innovation, planning, and clear objectives. For any coach, this is the ideal environment because it provides the stability needed to perform at the highest level,” he added.

Maresca also noted his familiarity with the club, saying this will be his third spell working at Manchester City in different capacities and that he fully understands the expectations and demands that come with the role.

“The quality of people working here is what makes this club special, and I would like to thank them for the trust they have placed in me,” he said.

He concluded by expressing his ambition to deliver success and attractive football.

“I cannot wait to start working with the players. I want us to win matches, play beautiful football, and enjoy the responsibility and pressure that comes with representing Manchester City,” Maresca said.