According to talkSPORT’s sources, Enzo Maresca is almost revealed as the new long-term manager of Chelsea.

After only one season in charge, the Italian will leave Leicester after leading the Foxes to a rapid return to the Premier League via the Championship.аfter deciding tо fire Mаuriciо Pоchettinо аfter just оne seаsоn in chаrge, Chelseа hаve been in а mаd dаsh tо find а replаcement.

Additionally, talkSPORT has learned that Maresca has triumphed in the competition to become the new manager of Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea were interested in Kieran McKenna, the youth coach for Ipswich, but the former Manchester United star is about to ink a new deal at Portman Road.

Chelsea were also rumored to be interested in Roberto De Zerbi, who recently departed Brighton.Speculation has it that the west London outfit needs only a few last touches to smooth out before publicly unveiling Maresca.

After reaching an agreement on personal terms, the 44-year-old, who was a colleague of Pep Guardiola’s at Manchester City, will join Chelsea on a deal that will last at least five years.

Carlos Corberan of West Brom is one of several players being considered by Leicester as a possible replacement for Maresca.

Darren Ambrose, a former midfielder for Newcastle and Crystal Palace, has described Maresca’s style of play as “boring,” despite the fact that many Chelsea fans are thrilled about his appointment.“I just think they’re hoping he’s learned off Pep — everyone is looking for the next Mikel Arteta,” he remarked on The Sports Bar.

Even though they won the championship, several Leicester fans I know were still complaining about the team’s performance.

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“I don’t think that’s what Chelsea are looking for.”