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Chelsea Boss Maresca Dismisses Manchester City Links as '100%' Gossip
Chelsea gaffer Enzo Maresca has labelled recent reports linking him with a return to Manchester City as nothing but hearsay.
The Italian manager, who previously worked as Pep Guardiola's assistant at the Etihad, responded to the persistent speculation about his future.
Maresca, appointed Chelsea boss in June 2024, is under contract that runs until 2029, with a potential extension available.
"It doesn't bother me at all because I know that is 100% speculation," Maresca said. "And at this moment, there is little room for these kind of things."
He further elaborated, "First of all, because I have a contract here for several more years. And my focus, I have stated many times, is solely on this club and I'm honoured to be here. But again, it's speculation. One week ago I was connected to Juventus in Italy. So I ignore it because I know that is not true."
Chelsea, currently sitting in fourth position in the top flight, are scheduled to face Newcastle United this Saturday in a lunchtime kick-off.
Tensions After Recent Remarks
Maresca's latest statement come in the wake of he described a recent 48-hour period as his most difficult since arriving at Chelsea.
Those initial words had fueled widespread speculation of a potential rift between the coach and the club's ownership hierarchy.
When pressed if he had since spoken with the club's sporting directors, Maresca replied, "We are in the same facility, so we talk about different things. But about the Everton media session, no."
The Italian did confirm he would "absolutely" remain at the club next season and called on supporters to "continue to support the team".
In brighter news, Maresca indicated that sidelined attackers Liam Delap and Estevao Willian could be back sooner than expected, possibly in contention for a fixture against Aston Villa later this month.
Analysis: Unresolved Tension
The perceived disconnect between Maresca and the club's hierarchy persists as an open wound that continues to cause concern.
While there has been no deepening of the matter publicly, there has equally been no resolution forthcoming, creating the matter unaddressed.
The mood during the manager's press conferences has grown notably strained, raising fears it could undermine what has otherwise been a decent start to the campaign.
Chelsea's on-field position is positive: they are in the top four in the league, have qualified for the League Cup semi-finals, and can achieve a favourable Champions League draw with strong results in their remaining matches.
The lingering uncertainty is whether this behind-the-scenes dynamic might begin to affect a team that was just starting to look settled.
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