Enzo Maresca has been unveiled as the new manager of Manchester City, replacing Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium.
The 46-year-old Italian has signed a three-year contract that will keep him at the club until the summer of 2029.
“Manchester City is a club I know very well and to have the chance to manage this team is a brilliant opportunity for me,” Maresca said.
“City is an incredibly well-run football club. Everything they do is innovative, planned and purposeful. For a manager, that is a dream situation. It provides the consistency I need to do my job effectively.”
The former Leicester City and Chelsea manager said returning to the club for a third spell made the appointment even more special.
“This will be my third spell here. I know this club, I know the demands and I know the expectations,” he said.
“The quality of the people who work here is what makes it so special, and I want to thank them for showing faith in my ability.”
Maresca added that he is eager to begin working with the players and hopes to build a successful team that entertains supporters.
“I cannot wait to start coaching the players. I want us to win, play good football and enjoy the pressure of representing Manchester City.”