Across the Atlantic, Malo Gusto is part of the France squad chasing a third World Cup star during this 2026 tournament. Meanwhile, in England, his transfer from Chelsea to Manchester City is taking shape and appears confirmed after the official announcement of Enzo Maresca as the new manager.
The long-awaited announcement for Manchester City fans, who had been without a coach since Pep Guardiola left at the end of May, finally came on Monday, June 29. Enzo Maresca has become the new manager of the Sky Blues. This is an appointment the Citizens‘ board had not made since 2016, when Guardiola was brought in. The Italian tactician has signed a three-year deal with City.
Enzo Maresca officially installed as Manchester City boss
And he aims to pick up where Pep Guardiola left off, continuing the remarkable streak of trophies the Spaniard secured—20 in 10 years. “Manchester City is a club I know very well, and having the opportunity to lead this team is a fantastic chance for me. City is an exceptionally well-run club. Everything is innovative, thoughtful, and executed with a clear purpose. For a coach, it’s an ideal environment. It gives me the stability I need to do my job under the best conditions. I can’t wait to start working with the players. I want us to win, to play quality football, and to enjoy the challenge of representing Manchester City.”
Is Malo Gusto’s move to City sealed?
This confirmation of Enzo Maresca’s signing may well have sealed the end of Malo Gusto’s stint at Chelsea, which began in 2023. After playing under the Italian at the Blues until January 1, 2026, the 23-year-old French international is now expected to reunite with him at Manchester City. On Sunday, reports indicated both men shared a desire to resume their collaboration at the Etihad Stadium. Once the World Cup concludes—the right-back is currently with the France squad—Gusto is likely to swap the Chelsea jersey for that of Manchester City.
