Enzo Maresca makes statement over Chelsea exit claim and responds to Man City link

Enzo Maresca says he will ‘absolutely’ be at Chelsea next season

Enzo Maresca has dismissed reports linking him with a move to Manchester City and claims he will be at Chelsea next season.

When asked about the link with City during his press conference on Friday, Maresca replied: ‘It doesn’t affect me at all because I know it is 100 per cent speculation and in this moment there is no time for these kind of things.

‘First of all, I have a contract here until 2029 and my focus is just on this club and I am very proud to be here. It is speculation, one week ago in Italy it was the same with Juventus . I don’t pay attention because I know it’s not true.

‘It’s just speculation. Now it’s important to understand why this news was there but it is just speculation, I don’t care at all. I think the players they are focused on the Newcastle game that is important and very difficult.’

Asked if he will stay at Chelsea beyond this season: ‘Absolutely, yes. Again, I have a contract until 2029.

‘This is speculation 100 per cent, I don’t have nothing to add, I don’t pay attention, if we continue to talk about that it means I’m paying attention to that, but I’m not focused on that.

‘I’m focus on my job, last year I signed a contract until 2029, I’m happy with that and no more than that.

‘We achieved the other day the third semi-final in eighteen months. We finished fourth last season to qualify for the Champions League and the target is to improve this season.’