Chelsea drops accusations against Manchester City of 'illegal approach' to Enzo Maresca

Chelsea have decided to withdraw from signing Manchester City to the Premier League due to their 'illegal approach' to Enzo Maresca. Intense behind-the-scenes negotiations are heading toward a financial settlement that will avoid a public legal dispute. Stamford Bridge officials had evidence that could be the basis for reporting Manchester City for trying to sign Maresca in violation of the rules, but they decided to focus on reaching a financial agreement.  The authorities of both clubs strive to maintain good relations, avoiding a potentially heated legal conflict. According to reports, Chelsea also had the option to bring a separate legal claim against Maresca himself for alleged breach of contract, but this is unlikely to happen if a settlement with Manchester City is reached. Legal action has focused on structuring a financial settlement expected to exceed £10 million. Thanks to this, Chelsea will obtain financial compensation for their former coach and at the same time avoid public conflict. Once an agreement is reached, Enzo Maresca will be able to fully concentrate on his work as the new manager of Manchester City, preparing for the start of the 2026/27 Premier League season, which will start with the match against Bournemouth on Sunday, August 23, 2026. --- ## Related Articles 1. [Xavi Simons ziet ‘grote dingen’ voor Tottenham onder De Zerbi](https://oranjenet.live/nl/news/xavi-simons-ziet-grote-dingen-voor-tottenham-onder-de-zerbi) 2. [Premier League](https://quinasgoal.com/noticias/liverpool-tem-adam-wharton-debaixo-de-olho-mas-crystal-palace-so-aceita-sair-por-80-milhoes-de-libras)