India, June 29 -- Manchester City on Monday announced the appointment of Italian Enzo Maresca as their new manager. He will take over the reins from Pep Guardiola, who stepped down from the post following the conclusion of the 2025-26 season. The 46-year-old signed a three-year deal, and it will keep him at the Etihad Stadium until the summer of 2029.

For Maresca, it will mark his third spell at the club, and he arrives armed with a wealth of experience and success at the elite level.

"Manchester City is a club I know very well and to have the chance to manage this team is a brilliant opportunity for me," said Maresca in an official statement.

"City is an incredibly well-run football club. Everything they do is innovative, planned and ...