Chelsea to begin Overhaul as Maresca resumes duty.
Chelsea has appointed Enzo Maresca as their new manager, replacing Mauricio Pochettino, who left after guiding the team to a sixth-place finish.
Maresca, who led Leicester City to the Championship title this season and was previously an assistant to Pep Guardiola during Manchester City’s treble-winning campaign, is tasked with restructuring Chelsea’s squad.
Four players Chelsea plan to cash in on
Reports indicate that Maresca plans to sell four players, generating £145 million for new signings.
The first to potentially depart is Benoit Badiashile, whose £33 million move from Monaco in January 2023 failed to meet expectations. AC Milan has shown interest in the 23-year-old defender.
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Goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, acquired for £25 million last summer, is also on the chopping block as Maresca seeks a keeper with better ball-playing skills. Sanchez has potential suitors in both the Premier League and Spain.
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Marc Cucurella, bought for £60 million from Brighton last summer, has not lived up to his hefty price tag either. Manchester United and Aston Villa are reportedly interested in the 25-year-old.
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Lastly, Trevoh Chalobah, a product of Chelsea’s academy, could be sold, with Manchester United linked to a £25 million move for the England under-21 international.
Selling Chalobah would provide pure profit for Chelsea, further boosting Maresca’s transfer budget.
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Maresca’s aggressive strategy aims to rejuvenate Chelsea’s roster, focusing on new talent and addressing previous recruitment issues to elevate the club’s performance in the upcoming seasons.
