Fabrizio Romano, a transfer market expert, announced on Tuesday that Chelsea had reached an agreement to hire Enzo Maresca as the inaugural coach of the football club.
The agreement has been finalized with a five-year contract.
Additionally, an extension until June 2030 will be available.
Leicester is anticipated to receive a compensation fee from Chelsea.
After less than 11 months in command, Chelsea parted ways with coach Mauricio Pochettino by mutual consent.
Chelsea’s decision to part ways with Pochettino Argentine follows the conclusion of an internal evaluation of the club’s 2023-24 season performance by co-sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart.