(Reuters) - Leicester City have appointed Enzo Maresca as their new manager on Friday after the Italian left his role as assistant coach under Pep Guardiola at treble winners Manchester City.
Maresca signed a three-year deal with Leicester and he replaces Dean Smith who was appointed as interim boss until the end of the season following the sacking of Brendan Rodgers.
"At the beginning, the target is to play in the best way we can. From there, we can build, day by day, our idea and our philosophy, and the most important thing is to try to win games," Maresca said. Maresca, who previously coached Manchester City's youth team, does not have first team coaching experience beyond a short stint at Italian side Parma where he lasted 14 games, winning only four times.
"Enzo's profile has stood out to us for some time, a feeling that was only enhanced upon meeting him and listening to his enthusiasm for the challenge ahead."
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