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Chelsea Caps Stellar Debut Season Under Maresca with Club World Cup Triumph
25 Jul
Summary
- Chelsea won the Club World Cup and Conference League in Maresca's first season
- Chelsea secured Champions League qualification via the Premier League
- Chelsea's owners are "excited about what the future holds" under Maresca's leadership
In the 2024/25 season, Chelsea's decision to bring in Enzo Maresca as their new head coach paid off handsomely. Maresca, who had just one year of managerial experience under his belt, guided Chelsea to an emphatic Club World Cup triumph, adding to their Conference League silverware and securing Champions League qualification via the Premier League.
Chelsea's co-owner Todd Boehly expressed his delight with the team's performance, stating that "no one gave us a chance to beat PSG" in the Club World Cup final, but the players "thrived and grew on that" challenge. Boehly and his co-owner Behdad Eghbali couldn't be more grateful for the success the team has achieved under Maresca's leadership.
As Chelsea looks ahead to the 2025/26 campaign, the club's hierarchy has set clear expectations for Maresca and his squad. The initial goal is to finish in the top four of the Premier League and clinch Champions League qualification for two straight seasons, solidifying the progress made under the 45-year-old Italian manager.
