Overview
- Chelsea announced a mutual termination of Maresca’s contract, which had been set to run through 2029, with immediate effect.
- The club has not named a successor, and the team’s next match is away to Manchester City on Sunday.
- Chelsea are fifth in the Premier League and 15 points behind leaders Arsenal following a draw with Bournemouth.
- Reporting says the departure followed weeks of disagreements between Maresca and part of the club’s board.
- Maresca, appointed in May 2024, leaves with the Conference League and Club World Cup titles after a December run of three losses, three draws and two wins.