Enzo Maresca wanted to QUIT Chelsea before exit and spoke to two rival clubsChelsea announced Enzo Maresca's departure after a tumultuous few days at Stamford Bridge, but Mirror Football understands the manager also made it clear he wanted to leaveView 2 Images Enzo Maresca has left Chelsea (Image: Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)Enzo Maresca felt he was not able to do the Chelsea job in the way he wanted. ‌Chelsea feared that Maresca ignored medical advice on players which was leaving them vulnerable to injury. But Maresca felt he was being encouraged to make changes to give young players a chance, especially in Europe and the domestic cups. Maresca also informed the club about interest from Juventus and Manchester City but insisted he was fully committed to Chelsea. ‌The 41-year-old, has big admirers within the Chelsea hierarchy for his style of football, personality and man-management style.

Source: Daily Mirror January 01, 2026 17:54 UTC