Enzo Maresca has broken his silence after leaving Chelsea, thanking fans and players in a lengthy Instagram statement but making no mention of the club's owners, BlueCo. The Italian, who was dismissed on New Year's Day, expressed gratitude for support during his 18-month tenure, which included winning the Conference League and Club World Cup.
In his post, Maresca said: '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.' He also thanked his players but omitted any reference to the ownership group.
Maresca's departure was announced by Chelsea in a brief statement, which thanked him for his contributions but noted that a change was needed to get the season back on track. The club has since appointed Liam Rosenior as head coach on a contract until 2032.
Rosenior, who previously managed RC Strasbourg and Hull City, said: 'I am extremely humbled and honoured to be appointed Head Coach of Chelsea Football Club. My job is to protect that identity and create a team that reflects these values in every game we play as we continue winning trophies.'
