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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has wished Enzo Maresca the best for his future following the Italian tactician parted ways with Chelsea. The Spanish appreciated the former coach for his work at Stamford Bridge in the last 18 months.
Mikel Arteta's best wishes to Enzo Maresca
Interacting with the media ahead of Arsenal's game against AFC Bournemouth Arteta said that the Maresca did an excellent job at Chelsea. He hinted at the surprise after the decision from Chelsea and the Italian and said:
"I wish him all the best. I really like Enzo as a person, as a professional, I think he’s done a terrific job at Chelsea. That’s a decision that has been made and I just wish him all the best."
Manchester City counterpart Pep Guardiola also commented on the decision, saying that the Blues have let go of a top coach. He also said that he is lucky to have worked with the Cityzens, saying that they would not make such an unimaginable and said:
"We won't talk much if we don't know which manager will be there and I don't know what's going to happen, concern is thinking about yourself and our people are going to help us with two tough games against Chelsea and Brighton."
"Chelsea have always been dangerous and the Premier League is dangerous every game. All I can say is that from my point of view they have lost an incredible manager and an incredible person. It's a decision from the hierarchy so I've nothing to say. How lucky I am in the club where I am. My club is extraordinary."
The FIFA Club World Cup winners announced their decision to part ways on New York's Day after clashes between the manager and the club hierarchy behind the scenes.
Arsenal's Mikel Arteta and ex-Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca to replace with Pep Guardiola at Man City
Enzo Maresca was linked with the Manchester City duty in December, with The Athletic reporting that he held three meetings with the Premier League rivals. However, Guardiola is insisting that he is not going to leave the club soon and said:
"I have a contract. I say a thousand million times, I know you're bored of me, I've been here for ten years and I promise you I will leave one day but I have a contract, I'm happy, I want to fight with my team, the hierarchy respect me - they proved last season when we didn't win one game in three months and they supported me."
Arsenal's Mikel Arteta was also linked with the job after working with Guardiola at the Club as an assistant.
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