Chelsea are poised to announce Enzo Maresca as their new head coach on Monday, Sky Sports reports.

Maresca will replace Mauricio Pochettino at Stamford Bridge, having agreed to a five-year contract.

The 44-year-old left Leicester City after guiding them back to the Premier League by winning the Championship.

Maresca was Chelsea’s top candidate from a shortlist that included Brentford’s Thomas Frank, Ipswich’s Kieran McKenna, and Brighton’s Roberto De Zerbi.

His release clause from Leicester is reported to be between £8 million and £10 million.

Maresca will bring six members of his Leicester backroom staff to Chelsea, including ex-Chelsea goalkeeper Willy Caballero.

EPL: Chelsea to announce Pochettino’s replacement on Monday

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