Chelsea Football Club have announced the departure of head coach Enzo Maresca, ending his tenure at Stamford Bridge by mutual agreement.

In a statement released by the club, Chelsea acknowledged Maresca’s achievements during his time in charge, highlighting his success in guiding the team to victory in both the UEFA Conference League and the FIFA Club World Cup.

The club described those trophies as an important part of its recent history and thanked the Italian coach for his contributions.

The decision comes at a critical stage of the season, with Chelsea still competing on multiple fronts.

According to the club, both parties believe a change in leadership will give the team the best chance of regaining momentum and meeting key objectives across four competitions, including qualification for next season’s UEFA Champions League.Chelsea also extended their best wishes to Maresca for the future, as attention now turns to the appointment of a new head coach to steer the club through the remainder of the campaign.