Chelsea Football Club is no longer considering Kieran McKenna as their next head coach, with Enzo Maresca and Thomas Frank emerging as the leading candidates. Chelsea has approached Leicester City for permission to speak with Maresca, with talks progressing towards appointing him as the new head coach. Maresca is keen on the Chelsea project, and the club is finalizing a five-year deal with him, including compensation to Leicester.
Enzo Maresca will join Chelsea to be the head coach on a five-year deal after moving from Leicester City ⬇️Read more https://t.co/FIPXTiVYa9
🚨Enzo Maresca to Chelsea delay explained as new talks start before manager appointment #CFC 👉https://t.co/DHx8ddO1ZC https://t.co/DHx8ddO1ZC
🚨🔵 Chelsea are about to complete the agreement with Leicester for Enzo Maresca — it will cost around €10m. Clubs set to agree also on fee for the staff, deal to be signed in the next days. It’s all done between Maresca and #CFC on deal until 2029 + option, as reported today. https://t.co/4rRbLL5dJs
This potential Chelsea line-up under Enzo Maresca, WOW 🤯 https://t.co/9sXfACXmPm
Enzo Maresca close to being announced as new Chelsea manager on long-term deal https://t.co/dSwGoCmex7
Leicester City have lined up a Championship boss to replace Chelsea-bound Enzo Maresca https://t.co/0JiEHUknDM
Enzo Maresca update emerges as Chelsea chiefs fly to Spain for next manager talks #CFC https://t.co/hTaCEmFPh1
We understand Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna is expected to sign a new contract and lead the club into their first season back in the Premier League - by @GavinMcCafferty https://t.co/INUu9EL72g
Kieran McKenna set to end speculation over future by signing new Ipswich deal https://t.co/9yTQcbiTv0
Report: Chelsea hiring Maresca as new head coach. 🔵 https://t.co/mDLHNOmxjB https://t.co/WYOtPVeTiJ
Chelsea’s players are excited about Enzo Maresca. They believe momentum is on their side and 4-3-3 should favour the squad. (@JacobsBen @caughtoffside) #CFC
Chelsea reach agreement to hire Enzo Maresca to replace Pochettino as new boss https://t.co/1K1fkU3bDm https://t.co/4eHC3L3gcd
🚨 Enzo Maresca to Chelsea is HERE WE GO done. ☑️🇮🇹 Five-year contract until 2029. (Source: @FabrizioRomano ) https://t.co/YzF4tTTyQE
🚨 Enzo Maresca to Chelsea is HERE WE GO done. ☑️🇮🇹 ✍️ @FabrizioRomano https://t.co/ujEcLaan3t
🚨🔵 Chelsea have agreed to appoint Enzo Maresca as new head coach, here we go! ❗️ Understand the agreement is now done on contract valid until June 2029, five year deal. It will also include an option to extend until June 2030. #CFC, set to pay compensation fee to Leicester. https://t.co/o8CsGF9Jcx
"Talks with Maresca are progressing" Kaveh Solhekol provides an update on Enzo Maresca's move to Chelsea as their new head coach 🔵 https://t.co/tcWxufGvYn
The very latest on Chelsea's pursuit of Enzo Maresca from @BobbyVincentFL 🚨 #CFC https://t.co/neoorCtMq2
🚨 Chelsea are on the verge of finalising a five-year deal with Enzo Maresca. (Source: @JacobSteinberg ) https://t.co/WYSsWBY9rs
Chelsea very close to finalising five-year deal for Leicester manager Enzo Maresca to take over. Should all be finalised soon, with compensation due to Leicester.
McKenna expected to stay as Ipswich boss https://t.co/vIsJ0O51bx
Enzo Maresca's planned appointment as new Chelsea manager would see a very familiar face return to Stamford Bridge. Full details ⬇️ https://t.co/iIFD1fCL7Q
🚨 Enzo Maresca joins #Chelsea 🚨 Here is the inside story and and exciting times ahead for Chelsea. #EnzoMaresca #ChelseaFC https://t.co/FLCvayfITJ
Enzo Maresca ‘ticks all the boxes’ to be next Chelsea manager https://t.co/CxEZXanZXy
🚨 Enzo Maresca is set to be handed a five-year contract to become Chelsea's next head coach, more than double the length of Mauricio Pochettino's deal. (Source: @TheAthleticFC) https://t.co/0dNCU29kNv
🚨🔵 Enzo Maresca has no doubts on Chelsea job, the agreement on contract is almost done and details of his staff are being finalised. Chelsea and Leicester City, in contact to agree on the compensation fee package for manager and staff. Almost there. ⌛️🇮🇹 https://t.co/EBnTklVOjI
🚨 Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna is set to sign a new long-term contract despite interest from Chelsea, Manchester United and Brighton. (Source: @TheAthleticFC ) https://t.co/SjwOJCQ5hz
Chelsea in talks with Leicester boss Maresca https://t.co/P7h2SLN7hC
Chelsea In Talks With Leicester Boss Maresca https://t.co/VaWmcFNGZH
🚨Enzo Maresca to Chelsea next manager truth revealed with shocking appointment reality #CFC | @tomcoley49 👉https://t.co/z3YKQe6Kju https://t.co/z3YKQe6Kju
🚨 Kieran McKenna turned down Chelsea and will sign a new deal at Ipswich that will make him one of the highest paid managers in the Premier League. 💰 (Source: @JacobSteinberg ) https://t.co/rAxv4VswFL
🚨 Kieran McKenna turned down Chelsea and will sign a new deal at Ipswich that will make him one of the highest paid managers in the Premier League. 💰 @JacobSteinberg https://t.co/D9PQDG87pM
🔺 Update: Chelsea are expected to appoint Enzo Maresca as their head coach in the next few days after Kieran McKenna, who had been on their shortlist, moved closer to agreeing a new deal with Ipswich Town https://t.co/HIu1c9ZCL2
🚨 Chelsea hope to appoint Leicester City’s Enzo Maresca as their new head coach by the weekend. 🔵 (Source: @SamiMokbel81_DM ) https://t.co/N8hgbInrkW
🚨 Leicester have given Chelsea formal permission to talk with Enzo Maresca over their vacant head coach position. He’s expected to agree terms on a 5-year deal! 🤝 (Source: @David_Ornstein) https://t.co/Lpv6jyPmSC
Chelsea close to appointing Enzo Maresca as manager for £10million compensation fee after entering talks with Leicester https://t.co/V6PSaksctF
Chelsea's manager search is down to one candidate, ENZO MARESCA. 🦁 https://t.co/QjNxlAuZcI
Leicester City have granted Chelsea formal permission to speak with Enzo Maresca about becoming their next head coach. #CFC | #LCFC More from @David_Ornstein ⬇️
Chelsea receive Enzo Maresca boost as Leicester City decision speaks volumes #CFC https://t.co/HS08DS11x7
🚨 Leicester City give Chelsea formal permission to talk with Enzo Maresca for head coach vacancy. 44yo expected to agree contract of minimum 5 years. #LCFC will receive compensation from #CFC + appointment expected to be completed this week @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/rctT4UBjgY
BREAKING: Kieran McKenna is set to sign a new long term contract at Ipswich Town 🚨 https://t.co/0m90uBQcCx
BREAKING: Kieran McKenna is set to sign a new long term contract at Ipswich Town to remain at the club 🚨 Thoughts? 💭 https://t.co/MxbNV3pytc
BREAKING: Kieran McKenna is set to sign a new long term contract at Ipswich to remain at the club 🚨 Thoughts? 💭 https://t.co/IdAJVk5jTY
BREAKING: Kieran McKenna is set to sign a new long term contract at Ipswich 🚨 https://t.co/Hc8hXycvSa
🚨🔵 Enzo Maresca has also informed Leicester City of his desire to sign for Chelsea. The agreement between Maresca and Chelsea on the contract is being sealed, no issues on salary. Understand also Maresca’s staff is now also being discussed in club to club compensation talks. https://t.co/nnqX5fsTfI
🚨📝 Kieran McKenna is in line for a new Ipswich deal amid interest from Chelsea and Man United https://t.co/WKMagyJ0cb https://t.co/zlmDvjerwH
Chelsea have been given permission by Leicester City to speak to head coach Enzo Maresca 🗣 What's your thoughts? 👇 https://t.co/DVMmcKQo0F
Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna is no longer in contention to become Chelsea’s next manager. https://t.co/lRcnLuQJmm
BREAKING: Kieran McKenna set to end speculation and stay at Ipswich Town https://t.co/HUI151Jh3s
Chelsea in advanced talks with Leicester boss Enzo Maresca – reports https://t.co/S0TUhUbmmV
Enzo Maresca emerges as the frontrunner to become the new Chelsea manager https://t.co/4e4xHHXhLc https://t.co/GJibtKRQre
BREAKING: Chelsea have been given permission by Leicester City to speak to head coach Enzo Maresca 🚨 https://t.co/uiV5QznQug
KIERAN MCKENNA TO STAY AT IPSWICH, reports @David_Ornstein, with in-demand manager poised to sign new Tractor Boys contract. ✍️ After masterminding Ipswich's back-to-back promotions to reach Premier League, only seems right McKenna sticks around for a crack at the big time. 🚜 https://t.co/6FTPcSzIHi
Kieran McKenna 'set to sign new Ipswich deal as Man Utd suffer humiliating blow in bid to replace Ten Hag' https://t.co/vuTj1Xd2AW https://t.co/LW3tOiuNwY
🚨🚜 Kieran McKenna, set to reject approaches from Brighton and stay at Ipswich Town next season. McKenna, also ready to sign new long term deal at the club to end speculation as @David_Ornstein reports. ↪️ McKenna, out of the Chelsea job race with Enzo Maresca really close. https://t.co/DEobMMGhh1
Maresca in advanced talks to become Chelsea manager, McKenna could stay at Ipswich: https://t.co/nRk9wntyQk
Chelsea in advanced talks with Maresca, McKenna now considering staying at Ipswich https://t.co/KP60urSWFR
Kieran McKenna set to stay at Ipswich Town and sign a new long-term contract. Great news for #ITFC — and far better for his career than the lamb-to-the-slaughter options elsewhere Story by @David_Ornstein https://t.co/NZc1udflcE
🚨 Kieran McKenna is now looking likely to stay at Ipswich and sign a new long term contract. 🚜 (Source: @David_Ornstein ) https://t.co/mAZ01CphKF
Kieran McKenna is set to end speculation over his future and sign a new long-term contract at Ipswich Town. #ITFC More from @David_Ornstein ⬇️
Kieran McKenna set to STAY at Ipswich Town, with talks over a new contract progressing. Will be a huge boost for #itfc and is the current direction of travel https://t.co/A46wSVk7Ma
🚨 Kieran McKenna is now increasingly likely to stay at Ipswich, with Brighton looking to reappoint Graham Potter. ✍️ @JacobSteinberg https://t.co/o5CJ8ISGE5
🚨 Kieran McKenna expected to sign new long-term contract with Ipswich Town. 38yo Northern Irishman considered by Chelsea, Man Utd & Brighton but set to end speculation by committing future to #ITFC after securing promotion to Premier League @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/8NLmgWnblP
Chelsea are in advanced talks with Leicester coach Enzo Maresca, per multiple reports. Pep’s former Man City assistant won the Championship last season 🔵 https://t.co/HUMF2D9Zw0
🚨 Chelsea are set to sign Enzo Maresca on a “long term project”. 🔵🇮🇹 (Source: @dimarzio) https://t.co/1rjwdWMieK
Enzo Maresca may be the new manager of Chelsea by the end of the week. 👀 https://t.co/L6XDt6228C https://t.co/DKr37dUMe8
🚨 Brighton are considering a move to reappoint Graham Potter, with Kieran McKenna now likely to stay at Ipswich. (Source: @JacobSteinberg ) https://t.co/rQdHRZdMOr
In related news I’m told that Kieran McKenna is now increasingly likely to remain at Ipswich. Brighton have been after McKenna but are now considering a return for … Graham Potter https://t.co/8bq9zeOE4z https://t.co/I9mZlUjnf1
Chelsea are reportedly in advanced talks to make Leicester’s Enzo Maresca their new head coach https://t.co/2pYwff4vmI
Chelsea close in on appointment of Leicester’s Enzo Maresca as manager https://t.co/B60bwxvIqo
Meet Enzo Maresca, from forgotten Football League youngster and working under Pep Guardiola to Chelsea’s top boss target https://t.co/FxfmDUymmq
■ Patient, possession-based style ■ Leicester players felt out of their depth in his early training sessions ■ Friendly and open-door policy with players, but demands respect @RobTannerLCFC gives the lowdown on what Chelsea fans can expect if the club appoints Enzo Maresca.
Should Chelsea appoint Maresca?🤔 #CFC https://t.co/THOMJyN4x7
Enzo Maresca has emerged as Chelsea's 🔝 target to replace Mauricio Pochettino The Blues will now attempt to thrash out a deal with Leicester City for the Italian ⬇️ https://t.co/HZqsmD8glG https://t.co/KFp9buXVDr
ENZO MARESCA CLOSE TO BECOMING CHELSEA MANAGER, per @FabrizioRomano, who reports ex-Pep Guardiola assistant wants move & "set to agree on contract terms". 🚨 Compensation with Leicester—who Maresca won Championship with—will need to be agreed also. 🦊 Thoughts Blues fans? 🤔 https://t.co/aKmit3t7ga
Chelsea have made an official approach to Leicester City over Enzo Maresca and hope to strike a deal for him to be their next head coach by the end of the week. #CFC | #LCFC More from @SJohnsonSport and @stujames75 ⬇️
🔵🇮🇹 Understand Chelsea and Enzo Maresca are set to agree on contract terms. Two year deal with option for further season or three year deal, this is final detail being clarified. Maresca already said yes to Chelsea project, up to the clubs now to agree on compensation. https://t.co/YXR5b2xj71
🔵🇮🇹 Understand Chelsea and Enzo Maresca are set to agree on contract terms. Two year deal with option for further season or three year deal, this is final detail being clarified. 🤝🏻 Maresca already said yes to Chelsea project, up to the clubs now to agree on compensation. https://t.co/FHHLDph44H
BREAKING 🚨: Chelsea are closing in on making Enzo Maresca their new head coach 🔵 https://t.co/VCXU8YUa5s
BREAKING: Chelsea are closing in on making Enzo Maresca their new head coach 🚨 https://t.co/iGChbcjo9B
Chelsea move towards appointing Leicester boss Enzo Maresca as their new manager as talks accelerate, with sources saying Italian is new leading candidate, after one rival for the job got call to tell him he 'hasn't made it' https://t.co/UXHpSMPefj https://t.co/lo4Smfkf2j
Enzo Maresca is now in pole position to become Chelsea's new manager. The Blues have officially approached Leicester, who would be due around £9m in compensation ✍️ @NickPurewal https://t.co/1z2il95xud
Kieran McKenna no longer in the running to be Chelsea manager https://t.co/xlImlPeWuj
Chelsea ask Leicester if they can talk to Enzo Maresca about manager’s job https://t.co/SAvKPCHRMH
Chelsea have held talks with Leicester over a move for Enzo Maresca to replace Mauricio Pochettino #CFC https://t.co/l8eD0ZiEKF
🚨 Chelsea are in ADVANCED DISCUSSIONS with Enzo Maresca. Compensation of €10M should be paid to Leicester. (Source: @FabrizioRomano) https://t.co/61CeZNjRpC
🔵⛔️ Chelsea have informed Kieran McKenna on Sunday night that he was no longer in the race for head coach job, direct call from #CFC hierachy. Brighton want an answer from McKenna by this week. ↪️🇵🇹 Rúben Amorim, never been in talks with Chelsea despite links. https://t.co/jCva9WC9ok
🚨 Chelsea are moving towards the appointment of Leicester’s Enzo Maresca as their new head coach. 🇮🇹🔜 ✍️ @SamiMokbel81_DM. https://t.co/SRMPQ0mYzJ
Chelsea ask Leicester for permission to speak to Enzo Maresca. Leading candidate at the moment - but not absolutely guaranteed to take it as he was not in rush to leave Leicester. De Zerbi unlikely at this stage https://t.co/8bq9zeOE4z
Chelsea chiefs ask Leicester for permission to enter Enzo Maresca talks as Blues face £10million compensation fee https://t.co/41G2hlzJ8v https://t.co/59JAaw3CrT
🚨🔵 Chelsea are advancing in talks to appoint Enzo Maresca as new head coach. Positive talks over the weekend, he’s 100% keen and excited by #CFC project. No issues on Maresca’s contract already being discussed — talks to follow with Leicester City over €10m compensation fee. https://t.co/ErZWLZPBrC
Enzo Maresca and Roberto De Zerbi both hope to become Chelsea's next manager, reports @NickPurewal Thomas Frank is also still in the mix, but Kieran McKenna is now OUT of the race Latest update in full ⬇️ #CFC https://t.co/ChmQAvdfCC
Enzo Maresca is Chelsea's No. 1 target as new head coach. Chelsea have today asked #lcfc for official permission to speak with Maresca over the job. Now appears v likely to happen this week. Story with @SamWallaceTel #cfc https://t.co/kYalC14SY9
Thomas Frank, Enzo Maresca and Roberto De Zerbi are the leading candidates for Chelsea's head coach role with Kieran McKenna out of the running 🔵 https://t.co/vKDsBBzQb2
🔺 NEW: Kieran McKenna has pulled out of the running for the Chelsea job, leaving Enzo Maresca and Thomas Frank as the main managerial options to replace Mauricio Pochettino. Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/FIPXTiVYa9
Chelsea’s process to appoint a new head coach is rapidly approaching a conclusion, with the club no longer considering Kieran McKenna among a small number of final candidates for the role. More from @David_Ornstein
🚨❗️Enzo Maresca and Thomas Frank as the only known options remaining to take over at Chelsea. Kieran McKenna is OFF the list. ❌️ (@David_Ornstein) #CFC https://t.co/PK97SsR7FE
🚨 EXCL: Chelsea no longer considering Kieran McKenna as next head coach. 38yo an early favourite + admired by #CFC but not among final candidates as process approaches conclusion. Enzo Maresca & Thomas Frank now only known options remaining @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/XDrrNDuIyh
"Kieran McKenna now faces one of the most difficult decisions of his football career. The thought of him taking over at Chelsea or Manchester United seems, at best, a leap into the unknown or, at worst, too much too soon for the young coach" ✍️ @DavidWalshST
🔵🇮🇹 Enzo Maresca favours Premier League over any other league despite approaches from Sevilla, already rejected. He’s waiting for Chelsea decision after talks in the recent days — release clause is around €10m after getting promoted. Leicester City also waiting for that. https://t.co/MbxqwyXt65
BREAKING: Roberto De Zerbi, Thomas Frank, Enzo Maresca and Kieran McKenna are the managers on the final shortlist to replace Mauricio Pochettino as Chelsea head coach 🚨 https://t.co/x1mb5sJDKt
Enzo Maresca ➡️ Chelsea The Blues have taken a major step towards appointing the Leicester boss https://t.co/JvOxtI3XEb https://t.co/PbQT5rCDug
"It's an incredible gamble for a career that's on a very good path" 💬 Would Kieran McKenna choose to manage Manchester United if given the chance? 💭 https://t.co/XiFCToQuKu
"It's an incredible gamble for a career that's on a very good path" 💬 Would Kieran McKenna chose to manage Manchester United if given the chance? 💭 https://t.co/lpRBPEMFbm
🚨 Kieran McKenna’s preference would be to return to Manchester United this summer. (Source: @CharDuncker, @hirstclass) https://t.co/MFjgPrgUKW
Chelsea hold talks with Enzo Maresca with Blues keen to announce new manager next week | @JackRosser_ https://t.co/uS8zM3a84m
Enzo Maresca's release clause revealed as Chelsea prepare official approach https://t.co/10NbBwTJkz
🚨 Kieran McKenna is waiting on his number 1 choice: Manchester United. (Source: @TimesSport) https://t.co/BVjmF8xHpC
🚨 Kieran McKenna’s buy-out clause at Ipswich Town is less than £5m. (Source: @JPercyTelegraph) https://t.co/iBqorlBvIP
🚨 Chelsea are set to interview Enzo Maresca for the manager job. (Source: @NickPurewal) https://t.co/zstNpb3wwe
Chelsea make official approach for Enzo Maresca as release clause revealed https://t.co/10NbBwUha7
Where do you think Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna will go? 🤔 Chelsea or Man Utd? 👀 https://t.co/GFGXmcQg1D
Chelsea to interview Enzo Maresca as new manager search hots up ✍️ @NickPurewal https://t.co/059YK40Xlt
Chelsea will ask Leicester for permission to speak to title-winning boss Enzo Maresca as their search for a new manager ramps up 🔵 https://t.co/RKvebMuYE4 https://t.co/OGSHgo4Pvi
Chelsea turn attention to Enzo Maresca in hunt for new manager https://t.co/OQIDOPT5Ny