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Enzo Maresca breaks silence following swift Chelsea departure

'I love Liam Rosenior, he's amazing!' - Andrey Santos lauds new Chelsea boss
  • Enzo Maresca issued his first public statement since his departure from Chelsea on New Year's Day after 18 months in charge.
  • His exit was reportedly due to disagreements with the club's hierarchy, despite leading them to Uefa Conference League and Club World Cup victories.
  • In an Instagram post, Maresca thanked Chelsea fans and players, expressing his peace at leaving the club in a strong position and cherishing the trophy triumphs.
  • Liam Rosenior, from fellow BlueCo-owned club Strasbourg, has been swiftly appointed as Maresca's successor at Stamford Bridge.
  • Maresca has been linked with the Manchester City manager role, though Pep Guardiola recently reaffirmed his commitment to the club.
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