Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca refused to rule out managing Barcelona in the future, but insisted he’s “very happy” to be at “one of the best clubs in the world.”
The Italian’s profile has raised significantly over the past 18 months after leading Chelsea to Conference League glory in his first year in charge, as well as taking the former Champions League winners back into European’s premier club competition.
Maresca’s credentials will be tested by Barcelona in a heavyweight clash on Tuesday night, with Chelsea’s form at home indifferent as just 43% of the 23 points they’ve earned in the Premier League so far have come at Stamford Bridge.
In his pregame press conference, Maresca answered questions about a number of subjects, including potentially managing Barcelona in the future—the Italian has enthused about watching the side Pep Guardiola managed during the late 2000s and early 2010s.
Maresca, who speaks fluent Spanish, did not distance himself from taking over if the opportunity arises—though he was keen to stress his commitment to his current employers.
