Why Maresca is trending again – and why it suddenly feels serious
Enzo Maresca’s position at Chelsea has become one of the biggest talking points in the Premier League after multiple reports said relations between the head coach and key figures at Stamford Bridge have deteriorated sharply, with the club expected to hold emergency talks over his future.
The backdrop is a poor run of results, growing fan frustration, and escalating off-pitch tension, including Maresca missing post-match media duties after a chaotic 2–2 draw with Bournemouth, which several outlets framed as a significant sign of internal strain.
The Jorge Mendes connection – why the Gestifute switch matters right now
This is where the October storyline comes back into focus. In 2025, Maresca switched representation from Wasserman to Jorge Mendes’ Gestifute, a move widely interpreted as a major positioning step for a coach operating at the top end of the market.
In moments like this, representation can shape the process even if it does not decide the outcome: managing the communication, navigating contract and compensation structures, and handling parallel interest from other clubs if the Chelsea situation becomes irreparable.
With the noise around Maresca’s future rising again, the “Mendes factor” is less about headlines and more about leverage, options, and speed if events accelerate.
What has happened between Maresca and Chelsea in the latest reports
Recent reporting describes a situation that has been strained for weeks, worsened by Maresca’s cryptic public comments about not feeling supported and describing the build-up to Chelsea’s 2–0 win over Everton as his “worst 48 hours” at the club. Those remarks, plus his refusal to clarify them in detail, are portrayed as having amplified frustration inside the club.
The same reports add that Chelsea’s hierarchy are now weighing next steps quickly, with uncertainty over whether Maresca would even be in charge for the upcoming trip to Manchester City.
Maresca signed a long-term deal when he joined Chelsea and reports continue to reference his contract running to 2029, which makes any potential separation complicated and heavily negotiation-driven.
The Man City rumour – and Maresca’s own response
Alongside the Chelsea pressure, Maresca has also been linked as a potential candidate for Manchester City if Pep Guardiola leaves. The story gained traction in December, but Maresca publicly dismissed the idea as “100 per cent speculation,” stressing he had a long-term contract at Chelsea and that similar rumours had surfaced before without substance.
That denial has not stopped the broader narrative from circulating, especially given Maresca’s previous work under Guardiola at City and the perception that City would consider a coach aligned with their style if they ever need a successor.
What to watch next
The next key signals are straightforward: whether Chelsea’s internal talks produce a reset, or whether the relationship reaches a point where both sides start discussing a parting of the ways. If it moves in that direction, Maresca’s Gestifute representation becomes even more relevant, because the next phase would be driven by negotiations – not just results on the pitch.
