Oliver Glasner and Enzo Maresca (Photo by Clive Mason, Dan Istitene/Getty Images)
Enzo Maresca’s exit from Chelsea this week could trigger something of a managerial merry-go-round.
The Italian tactician is now unemployed and will surely be interested in his services soon after winning silverware and securing Champions League qualification at Stamford Bridge.
As Fabrizio Romano reports in the post below from his official X account, one option for Maresca could be Manchester City, depending on what Pep Guardiola decides to do at the end of this season…
? Enzo Maresca remains on Man City’s shortlist for the future, highly rated but nothing is agreed at this stage.
Guardiola didn’t make any decisions, focused 100% on this season + Maresca respects Pep.
Maresca, Hon. #MCFC list only if Pep leaves.
?? https://t.co/WxWoTt7TQG pic.twitter.com/rUwGerNiri
-Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 1, 2026
Meanwhile, Chelsea face Man City in the Premier League this weekend with Under-21 boss Callum McFarlane in the dugout as caretaker manager, which is certainly far from ideal.
What could Chelsea manager change mean for Crystal Palace?
According to the Sun, it appears Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner is one of the favorites to replace Maresca at Chelsea.
The Austrian tactician has done a superb job at Selhurst Park, winning the FA Cup final last season and the Community Shield earlier this campaign.
Glasner’s Palace contract expires this summer, according to the Sun, and it appears he could terminate his contract before looking for a new job, with a big club like Chelsea surely not unrealistic for him after the impressive work he has done in recent years.
As such, the Palace job is also being considered by Getafe manager Jose Bordalas, according to the report.
Who is José Bordalas?
Bordalas could surely be seen as a decent option for the Eagles after a good job with Getafe, although not everyone might be so convinced.
The 61-year-old has a reputation for playing quite aggressive and defensive football, which is slightly out of step with the way most teams play these days.
Still, if it delivers results, it could be a good thing for Palace, who probably can’t be too picky when it comes to the difficult challenge of replacing someone of Glasner’s caliber.
