Maresca, who has returned to Manchester City for a third stint, said winning trophies remains the primary objective as he begins a new chapter with the Premier League giants.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThis is the third time I am here at Manchester City. Hopefully, it\u2019s the last time I come back, and I don\u2019t leave anymore. I\u2019m very excited for many reasons, and the biggest one is the size of the club. That has always been a big factor for me,\u201d Maresca told Jio Hotstar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe project here is ambitious, and I feel this is the right moment to be part of it. I know the club well, and I know what is expected. I\u2019m looking forward to getting started and helping this team achieve great things.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Maresca acknowledged the scale of the task ahead, given Manchester City\u2019s remarkable success over the past decade and a half.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a huge challenge to be the manager of a club like Manchester City, especially because of the success they\u2019ve had over the last 15 years. But at the same time, it\u2019s an exciting challenge,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe target is to continue the winning run and maintain the high standards of the past decade. I think the club wants to keep playing the same style of football, and that is one of the reasons I\u2019m here. Our aim is to do what matters most in football: win trophies and achieve important things. The day-to-day work will also shape the way we approach things,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Italian believes his previous association with the club will help him settle into the role, with several familiar faces still around the team.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt\u2019s always easier when you join a club where you already have connections and know people inside the building. I know most of the staff here. In terms of the squad, I will probably find four or five players from the last time I was here,\u201d Maresca said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a big help for any manager when you already know the leadership group, the players, and the people around the club. That familiarity makes the transition much smoother,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Maresca also looked back fondly on Manchester City\u2019s historic treble-winning 2022-23 season, describing it as an unforgettable experience.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe 2022-23 season was incredible for many reasons. Not just because of the trophies we won, but also because of the whole experience. I still remember the final part of the season, the home games against Arsenal and Liverpool. The way the fans pushed the team and the atmosphere inside the stadium was unbelievable,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Maresca also looked back fondly on Manchester City\u2019s historic treble-winning 2022-23 season, describing it as an unforgettable experience.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Manchester City finished second in the points table last season and will look to open their title hunt with a win in their campaign opener in the Premier League 2026-27 against AFC Bournemouth on Sunday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n