Manchester City are close to reaching a financial settlement with Chelsea to appoint Enzo Maresca as their manager. Chelsea are demanding compensation, claiming Maresca breached his contract by discussing the move while still their manager.
Maresca informed Chelsea last winter that he had been approached by City and Napoli, leading to his resignation on New Year's Day. Chelsea believe they deserve compensation for the disruption, which contributed to their 10th-place Premier League finish.
While Chelsea have evidence to report City for an illegal approach, they are negotiating amicably. A settlement exceeding £10 million is expected, though details are still being finalised.
City have time to resolve the matter as pre-season training starts in mid-July, but Maresca is eager to begin work.
