REPORT: Enzo Maresca’s Involvement in Chelsea’s Transfer for Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall Says a Lot
New Chelsea boss Maresca has received an early glimpse of what life will be like at Stamford Bridge, as the club has agreed to a deal for Leicester midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.
Enzo Maresca has gained insight into his future at Chelsea following reports that the club’s sporting directors took the lead in pursuing a new midfield addition.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, a familiar face to the Italian manager from their time at Leicester, is poised to join Chelsea in a £30 million deal. Despite their previous connection, it’s been noted that Maresca wasn’t the driving force behind securing Dewsbury-Hall’s signature; instead, Chelsea’s board predominantly orchestrated the move.
This scenario sheds light on Maresca’s role within Chelsea and indicates that he may take a backseat in transfer decisions.
After a stint with Leicester, where he addressed speculation about his influence within the club by stating, “No, no, I’m not asking for more control. I’m asking just to be able to do my job that I’m being paid for. No more than that,” Maresca departed for Stamford Bridge following a successful tenure that included a Premier League 2 title with Manchester City in 2021.
Maresca previously managed Parma in Italy before returning to Manchester City as an assistant under Pep Guardiola. His move to Leicester in 2023 echoed similar career paths of former assistants like Mikel Arteta and Vincent Kompany, who sought managerial roles.
Now, as he prepares to lead Chelsea into the new season, Dewsbury-Hall’s imminent arrival represents a key piece from Maresca’s past. Chelsea has been active early in the transfer window, offloading defenders Ian Matasen and Lewis Hall while bringing in Omari Kellyman. Despite ongoing rumors at Stamford Bridge, it appears that future signings may not heavily hinge on Maresca’s preferences.
