Overview
- The club issued an official statement confirming a mutual separation and thanking Maresca for winning the UEFA Conference League and the FIFA Club World Cup.
- The decision follows a poor run of two wins in nine matches and a sharp breakdown in relations with the hierarchy, with supporters booing during the 2-2 draw with Bournemouth.
- Chelsea remain fifth in the Premier League with a crowded January that includes nine fixtures and a visit to Manchester City on Sunday, and no interim has been announced.
- A swift appointment is being pursued, with Strasbourg coach Liam Rosenior reported by The Athletic and others as the leading internal candidate under BlueCo ownership.
- Maresca, hired in summer 2024 on a contract through 2029, had recently been linked in British reports to potential future roles at Manchester City or Manchester United.