Enzo Maresca walked away from a whopping £14 million compensation after leaving Chelsea
Enzo Maresca has reportedly walked away from a staggering £14 million compensation package after his abrupt Chelsea exit — and the details only deepen concerns about how the club is being run.
According to journalist Martin Lipton, Maresca had grown increasingly frustrated with what he felt was constant interference and a lack of trust from the Chelsea hierarchy. While the club’s official statement described the split as “mutual”, the reality appears far messier behind the scenes.
Had Chelsea FC formally sacked Maresca, the Italian would have been entitled to around £14m under the terms of his contract. Instead, both sides agreed to part ways — a decision that conveniently spared Chelsea a huge financial payout.
What’s striking is that Maresca was seemingly as eager to leave as Chelsea were to move on. That alone speaks volumes. Walking away from that kind of money is not a decision taken lightly — it suggests a relationship that had completely broken down.
For Chelsea, the “mutual consent” route represents a clear financial win. For Maresca, it looks like an escape from a project he no longer believed he could control or complete.
The Bigger Question Chelsea Fans Must Ask
This isn’t just about money. It’s about structure, trust, and stability.
• Why do managers keep clashing with the board?
• Why do projects feel rushed and undermined?
• And how many more exits like this will Chelsea see before lessons are learned?
Chelsea may have saved £14m — but at what long-term cost?
💬 Chelsea fans:
Was Maresca right to walk away?
Did the board force his hand?
Or is this another example of instability holding the club back?
👇 Drop your thoughts below.
No one cares. Before Todd and co took over, the club was known for that. Maresca isn’t bigger than Chelsea,we lost good managers before, now ts time to move on. Get in a new manager, hopefully he wins a few trophies,If it doesn’t happen,fire him and restart the process
Tel the Americans to go to back their bloody baseball and daff rugby game !!!!
Maresca is tired by his brains
💯 agree he was forced out because he wanted players he didn’t want and forced to players to play