Fabrizio Romano has stepped forward to deny all rumors, affirming that Manchester United has never held talks with Enzo Maresca, despite the latter recently parting ways with Chelsea. He also emphasized that the board continues to fully support Rúben Amorim.
On 2 Jan 2026 GMT+7, Fabrizio Romano, the renowned transfer journalist, completely denied rumors linking Manchester United to Enzo Maresca following the former Chelsea coach's separation from the club on 1 Jan 2026 GMT+7.
Romano revealed on his YouTube channel that there have been no discussions, negotiations, or contacts between Manchester United and Maresca, contrary to earlier reports.
The Italian journalist pointed out that the source of the rumors likely comes from Maresca's previous work with Omar Bedrada during their time at Manchester City, which led to news connections but no concrete developments.
Romano reiterated the stance of Manchester United's board, stating that the club still fully supports Rúben Amorim despite some early uncertainties in results. The long-term plan remains to give Amorim at least three years to build the team, with no current consideration of alternatives.
Meanwhile, Maresca's name continues to attract attention as a potential future option for Manchester City should Pep Guardiola leave. However, Romano clarified that this is not an imminent prospect and has no impact on Manchester United's current situation.