Chelsea are set to confirm Enzo Maresca as their new head coach on Monday.
The 44-year-old, who will succeed Mauricio Pochettino at Stamford Bridge, has agreed a five-year deal and will move from Leicester after leading them back to the Premier League by winning the Championship. Maresca was Chelsea's number-one choice after a shortlist featuring Brentford boss Thomas Frank, Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna and Brighton's Roberto De Zerbi was drawn up.
'Don't underestimate the Pep effect. If you've worked under Guardiola, you've got a head-start when going for these sorts of jobs, however, you still have to impress, which Maresca has done during these talks. 'I've been told that his knowledge of the Chelsea squad, including the youth team players is encyclopaedic.
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