Enzo Maresca 'to Leave Chelsea Today' as Long-Term Successor Named

Enzo Maresca is reportedly set to leave Chelsea, with a replacement already sounded out.

Back in the summer of 2024, Maresca was named as Chelsea boss on a five-year deal with an option for a further year.

Since then, the Italian has led the Blues to two trophies, the UEFA Conference League and the FIFA Club World Cup.

However, in recent weeks, Maresca has been under increasing pressure after a poor run of results.

Since beating Barcelona 3-0 in November, the Blues have failed to win against the likes of Arsenal, Leeds United, Bournemouth (Twice), Atalanta, Newcastle United and Aston Villa.

Chelsea have only won once in their last seven Premier League matches, a 2-0 win over Everton at Stamford Bridge on December 13.

Following Tuesday night's 2-2 draw against Bournemouth, it has now been claimed that Maresca's tenure could be over.

According to The Guardian, Maresca is 'on the brink' of departing Chelsea after what has been described as 'a complete breakdown in his relationship with the club'.

It has been claimed that an exit is expected to take place on Thursday.

The report stated: "Sources have indicated that Maresca wants to leave the club but it is unclear if he is willing to walk away without a payoff. His contract runs until 2029, with an option for an extra year."

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Enzo Maresca is expected to leave Chelsea. Image: Getty

Earlier in the month, Maresca made a cryptic comment after claiming he experienced his 'worst 48 hours' at the club.

On Tuesday night, 'further tension was created' after the Italian decided that he was too unwell to conduct his post-match press conference.

Instead, assistant coach Willy Caballero spoke to the media and explained that Maresca had been feeling unwell over the last two days.

However, The Guardian claimed: "There were claims on Wednesday night that Maresca had actually made it clear that he did not want to conduct his usual press duties. It was said he was considering his options after growing dissatisfied with elements of the Chelsea project."

SPORTbible has contacted Chelsea for comment.

With Maresca's future now in serious doubt, it is believed that Chelsea have lined up Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior, who reportedly 'has long been viewed as a potential successor to Maresca'.

In order for Strasbourg to allow Rosenior to leave, it depends on the replacement the French club could find.

Recently, Maresca was linked with a move to Manchester City as a future replacement for Pep Guardiola, something the Italian denied during a press conference.