Enzo Maresca, 44, could leave Leicester even if they get promoted as ‘Euro giants line up Foxes boss’
LEICESTER boss Enzo Maresca is rated a top Sevilla target.
And even if the Foxes return to the Premier League in his first season, he could be lured back to the Spanish club where he made his name.
Former Watford manager Quique Sanchez Flores is under pressure at Sevilla as they sit a disappointing 13th in LaLiga.
And Relevo claim the club’s ex-midfielder Maresca, 44 would be one of three main contenders lined up to replace him.
Real Madrid legend Raul, who has been coaching Bernabeu junior teams, is also said to be in the running.
The third man on Sevilla’s reported wish-list is Jagoba Arrasate – currently manager at their top-flight rivals Osasuna.
Maresca’s strong coaching reputation in England is mainly based on two spells working under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City.
He also spent 13 months inbetween as Parma chief in Serie A.
And in June 2023 he departed the Etihad once more for a second stab at being the main man in the dugout.
That was when the Foxes pounced for the former West Brom and Juventus player following relegation from the Prem.
And he helped Leicester romp 17 points clear in the Championship with flowing, attacking football.
But a remarkable slump, including three straight losses, sent Maresca’s men out of the two automatic promotion spots.
And only a recent revival has taken them back up to second spot.
However, Leicester face a probe for allegedly breaching Prem financial rules before their demotion.
And even if they go up, that investigation might be another factor for Maresca to ponder.