Enzo Maresca’s appointment as the new Chelsea manager has set the stage for significant changes within the squad.
The Italian tactician, fresh from his Championship-winning campaign with Leicester City, now faces the task of reshaping Chelsea’s expensively assembled team.
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Following Mauricio Pochettino’s departure after a single season in charge, Maresca steps into the role with a five-year contract at Stamford Bridge.
His experience as Pep Guardiola’s assistant during Manchester City’s treble-winning campaign adds to his credentials.
To fund new signings, Maresca is reportedly prepared to offload four players, generating a combined sum of £145 million. Let’s take a closer look at the potential departures:
- Benoit Badiashile: The 23-year-old defender, signed from Monaco for £33 million in January 2023, has failed to meet expectations. AC Milan is rumored to be interested in acquiring him.
- Robert Sanchez: The 44-year-old goalkeeper, signed for £25 million last summer, may be allowed to leave. Maresca seeks a goalkeeper who excels with their feet, and Sanchez has attracted attention from both the Premier League and Spain.
- Marc Cucurella: Despite arriving from Brighton in a £60 million deal last summer, the 25-year-old player has not lived up to his price tag. Manchester United and Aston Villa have been linked with him.
- Trevoh Chalobah: As a product of Chelsea’s academy, the 24-year-old center-back could be sacrificed. Any fee received for him would contribute directly to Maresca’s transfer budget.
Manchester United’s reported interest in the £25 million move for the England under-21 international adds further intrigue. If these four players secure the desired fees, Chelsea could bolster their coffers by £145 million.
