Enzo Maresca has broken his silence following his dismissal as Chelsea head coach, thanking fans and players in a lengthy Instagram statement but notably omitting any mention of the club's ownership, BlueCo.
The Italian, who was sacked on New Year's Day, wrote: "My journey with Chelsea began with the preliminary rounds of the Conference League. I leave with the inner peace of leaving a prestigious club like Chelsea where it deserves to be." He added: "I want to thank all the Chelsea fans for their support over the last 18 months. Support that was crucial to achieving Champions League qualification, winning the Conference League, and winning the Club World Cup."
Maresca's statement came hours after Chelsea announced Liam Rosenior as his successor. The club confirmed the Englishman had signed a contract until 2032, having previously coached RC Strasbourg to European qualification for the first time in 19 years.
Rosenior said: "I am extremely humbled and honoured to be appointed Head Coach of Chelsea Football Club. This is a club with a unique spirit and a proud history of winning trophies. My job is to protect that identity and create a team that reflects these values."
