Manchester City have confirmed Enzo Maresca as their new manager on Monday.
Their announcement comes amid Chelsea claims that Maresca will personally pay compensation as part of a settlement that allows him to take over at the Etihad Stadium.
Maresca was finally unveiled as Pep Guardiola’s successor on a three-year deal on Monday.
The announcement was quickly followed by a lengthy statement from Chelsea in which the club said they have received compensation from both City and Maresca himself.
In a statement on Instagram, Maresca apologised to Chelsea for the “disruption” caused by his departure from Stamford Bridge in January, but said he was “ecstatic” to be joining City.
Speaking in an interview with the club after his appointment, Maresca said: “City is an incredibly well-run football club. Everything they do is innovative, planned and purposeful. For a manager, that is a dream situation. It provides the consistency I need to do my job effectively.
“This will be my third spell here. I know this club, I know the demands and I know the expectations.”
