Enzo Maresca Finalizes Manchester City Coaching Staff Ahead of New Season
In just over a month, Enzo Maresca will take charge of his first official match as the manager of Manchester City. The club faces Arsenal in the FA Community Shield at the Principality Stadium on Sunday, August 16, following their preseason tour of Asia. With that match and his first preseason approaching, Enzo Maresca has finalized his coaching staff, putting all the necessary components in place to begin a new era at City.
Manchester City have confirmed the coaching staff that will work with Enzo Maresca.
Last week, Manchester City confirmed the coaches joining the club as part of Enzo Maresca’s backroom team. Roberto Vitiello, Willy Caballero, Danny Walker, Michele De Bernardin, Marcos Alvarez, Denis Silva, and Javier Molina have all signed on. Set-piece coach James French and goalkeeping coach Richard Wright are the only two members remaining from Pep Guardiola’s staff. Because every new member of the coaching staff has worked with Maresca previously, the manager can begin his tenure with a team he knows well.
Everything about the Enzo Maresca era at City feels fresh.
Enzo Maresca now possesses all the tools required to start his time as Manchester City manager. Being surrounded by familiar faces should help Maresca communicate his football philosophy to the squad more efficiently and accelerate the integration process with his new team.
By bringing in a completely new group of coaches, Enzo Maresca provides a fresh atmosphere at Manchester City. The club is embarking on a new era without Pep Guardiola at the helm. Retaining only two of Guardiola’s former staff members gives Maresca the independence he needs to work effectively. While Pep Guardiola’s legacy will always remain at City, Maresca now has a dedicated team to help him implement his own ideas.
Manchester City have confirmed the coaches that will work with Enzo Maresca. All the pieces are now in place for the Italian manager to start his work as the 2026-27 season approaches.
