Overview
- Enzo Maresca has formally taken charge of Manchester City and ran his first training sessions before speaking to the media on Friday.
- Maesca described the job as a privilege and said he will keep City’s possession and aggressive pressing identity while making measured changes.
- Phil Foden signed a new four-year contract until 2030 and publicly backed Maresca, giving the new coach an early vote of confidence from a senior player.
- City have already completed signings such as Elliot Anderson and are integrating many returning loanees plus 14 academy prospects into pre-season plans.
- Key transfer questions remain open as Maresca prepares for the Asia tour and the Community Shield, including Rodri’s recovery and surgery, and Leeds’ reported approach for goalkeeper James Trafford.