Maresca wants Man City star as shock first signing in £20m deal after previous fail

New Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca is looking to make Man City attacking midfielder James McAtee his first signing, according to reports.

The Blues will announce the arrival of Maresca as their new manager from Leicester City on Monday with transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirming the deal

Romano wrote on X on Monday morning: “Enzo Maresca will be announced today as new Chelsea manager. All contracts are signed, also staff included. Deal valid until June 2029, with club option until June 2030. Leicester City will receive €10m compensation for Maresca + extra for staff. Here we go, confirmed.”

The Italian, who until last summer was Pep Guardiola’s assistant at Man City, has guided the Foxes back into the Premier League at the first time of asking following their relegation 12 months ago.