Enzo Maresca has left Chelsea by mutual agreement with the Blues releasing a statement after parting ways with the Italian following a run of one win in seven Premier League matches
Samuel Meade Sports Brand Writer
13:41, 01 Jan 2026
Chelsea have stated that Enzo Maresca's departure has been arranged to "give the team the best chance of getting the season back on track" after the club and the Italian mutually agreed to part ways.
Maresca's exit has gathered pace over the last 24 hours, with a decision reached for both parties to go their separate ways. The former Leicester City manager has been at the helm for 18 months, but the side have secured just one victory in their last seven Premier League matches, causing them to drop out of the Champions League positions.
The Italian has the club well positioned in Europe, but results have declined, and the club's statement indicates that the managerial change comes as they believe they can still rescue their season.
A statement read: "Chelsea Football Club and Head Coach Enzo Maresca have parted company. During his time at the Club, Enzo led the team to success in the UEFA Conference League and the FIFA Club World Cup. Those achievements will remain an important part of the Club's recent history, and we thank him for his contributions to the Club.
"With key objectives still to play for across four competitions including qualification for Champions League football, Enzo and the Club believe a change gives the team the best chance of getting the season back on track. We wish Enzo well for the future.", reports the Mirror.
Maresca had secured the Europa Conference League trophy in his debut season and guided the club back into the Champions League. Over the summer, he added the Club World Cup to his achievements, with a commanding performance against PSG in the New York final.
However, the ownership group, spearheaded by Todd Boehly, has shown little hesitation in making managerial changes.
Maresca becomes the fourth manager to be sacked by the club, following Thomas Tuchel, Graham Potter and Mauricio Pochettino. Liam Rosenior, currently managing Strasbourg and formerly at Hull, is widely tipped to take over. Both the French side and Chelsea operate under the same ownership structure.
Maresca had suggested there were internal problems when he described the lead-up to December's victory over Everton as "the worst 48 hours" since joining the club. Yet when questioned further, he was reluctant to elaborate.
Asked to explain his remarks, he said: "Worst 48 hours since I joined the club because people didn't support me and the team."
When pushed on whether this referred to individuals within Chelsea, he responded: "In general. In general," before making it clear when asked if he meant supporters or journalists: "I love the fans and we are very happy with the fans."