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Current Chelsea Manager
Manager
Appointment Date
To
Days in Charge
Enzo Maresca
01/07/2024
06/11/2025
493
When the experienced Mauricio Pochettino took over at Chelsea in July 2023, no one expected that he would come under pressure so soon at Stamford Bridge. However, a poor season with only a 6th-place finish saw Poch leave Stamford Bridge by mutual consent. His replacement was Enzo Maresca, the Leicester City manager. Mareasca was awarded a five-year contract, which looks designed to give the club some much-needed stability. Whether he can succeed where Potter, Lampard, Tuchel and Pochettino could not remains to be seen; if another change comes at Chelsea, the OLBG best betting sites page will ensure you get the best next Chelsea manager odds.
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Enzo Maresca's coaching career started at Manchester City under Pep Guardiola before moving on to Parma in Italy. Results did not improve for the Italian club and he was dismissed after just fourteen games. Recently relegated Leicester City came calling in June 2023, and he hit the ground running at the King Power, ultimately guiding the Foxes to the EFL Championship.
Italian Managers At Chelsea
Enzo Maresca becomes the seventh Chelsea manager born in Italy. He follows Ancelotti, Conte, Di Matteo, Ranieri, Sarri, and Vialli.
Next Chelsea Manager Betting Odds
There are instances when these odds might not be readily available for certain clubs. This could be because the position has only recently been filled, the club is currently performing exceptionally well, or the club has a strong history of standing by its manager through thick and thin.
Additionally, in some cases, the Chelsea manager's position might be vacant, but there are strong indications or even rumours about the potential replacement. Despite these unique circumstances, it is worth noting that if betting odds do become available, we will present them here fin this section or your convenience. Regular updates related to the manager's position can also be found in the dedicated sports betting news section expertly managed by Jake Ashton. So, keep an eye out for any developments as we strive to keep you informed on the latest happenings in the football managerial landscape.
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Who Will be The Next Chelsea manager
Let's look at some of the contenders for the hot seat at Stamford Bridge. These names are sourced from the previous betting odds as well as managers whose profile fits Chelsea.
Roberto De Zerbi
The 44 year old Italian is it seems is in demand with Manchester City, Liverpool and now Chelsea reported to be interested in securing the ex Brighton and Hove Albion manager. His achievement in guiding the Seagulls into Europe for the first time in their history, alongside the quality of the play, made all football fans take notice.
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Kieran McKenna
The former Manchester United coach moved into management with League One side Ipswich Town in December 2021. In the following two seasons, he won back-to-back promotions for the East Anglian club all the way to the EPL, a remarkable achievement for the rookie manager. Naturally, this has alerted other clubs.
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Hansi Flick
Flick has managed three German clubs ( Victoria Nammental, 1899 Hoffenheim, and Bayern Munich). His success with the Bavarian club, who during his tenure won two Bundesliga titles and the 2020 Champions League, saw him sign a three-year contract to manage the German national team in 2021. That appointment went badly (PL25, W12, D7, L6), and Flick became the first manager sacked by his country. Despite his club's success, the Chelsea owners know that after all the money spent on players and managers, the next appointment they need to get right, Flick, may be seen as a risk, having not managed outside of Germany despite the bookies liking his chances.
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Michel
Michel has only managed Spanish teams (Rayo Vallecano, Huesca), but his star has risen due to the performance of the team he now manages Girona. In the 2023/24 La Liga season, Girona qualified for the Champions League by finishing third behind Real Madrid and Barcelona.
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Zinedine Zidane
A big character is needed to rally the highly-paid stars that abound in the Chelsea dressing room. Zizou surely has the footballing pedigree to handle any dissent in the ranks. The French World Cup winner had a glittering seventeen-year playing career before moving into football management with Real Madrid. He is yet to test himself away from Los Blancos, but the bookies expect him at some time to be given a job at another of the European Powerhouses, which could be Chelsea.
Image: shutterstock Jose Mourinho
With the Chelsea board needing to get the next appointment correct, could they turn to the safe (defensive) Jose Mourinho? As a manager, he would at least get their disparate squad organised. He left the Bridge under Abramovich's ownership in 2015, and if he returns to West London, it would be his third time as their manager.
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Xabi Alonso
The former Liverpool, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich midfielder was the manager of Spanish League 2 side Real Sociedad (B) up until October 2022.
He then moved back to Germany to manage Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen.
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Ruben Amorim
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Amorim, born in Portugal, has been in charge of Sporting Club De Portugal since 2020. During that time, his teams won the Primeira Liga and the Taca da Liga on two occasions.
Julian Nagelsmann
At just 36, Nagelsmann had already managed Hoffenheim, Leipzig and Bayern Munich. He is currently guiding the German National team, having replaced. Hansi Flick.
Diego Simeone
The Atletico Madrid manager has extended his contract until 2024. He has won two La Liga titles as well as reaching the Champions League Final on two occasions.
He broke the Barcelona/ Real Madrid stranglehold of football in Spain and his Madrid side been the only club that has regularly competed with those two giants.
However, his defensive risk-averse tactics may not endear him to fans of many EPL clubs, although Chelsea, who thrived under Jose Mourinho, is a club that maybe could accommodate him.
Massimiliano Allegri
The much-vaunted Allegri has only ever managed teams in Italy.
As one of the best coaches in Europe, you would expect at some time, he would want to test his managerial prowess on foreign soil.
He has the stature and gravitas to fit perfectly at ambitious Chelsea.
Roberto Mancini
Another familiar face to the EPL is Roberto Mancini. His reputation grew after winning the European Championship in 2020
Mancini had been In charge of the Italian national side since 2018 but quit to become the Saudi Arabia manager.
How To Bet On The Next Chelsea Manager
Making a bet on who will be the next Chelsea manager is as easy as picking a contender from the list of possibilities at the top of this page, finding the bookmaker offering odds, choosing how much you want to bet, and placing it
You will have to find a betting site offering odds. Finding odds on the next Chelsea manager will be easier when no manager is in place, and a little harder when the position is filled, and not particularly in jeopardy.
The betting odds for The Next Chelsea Manager will often see some fluctuation and speculation of who will take over the hot seat when Enzo Maresca departs the job he has held since May 2024.
Here is a round-up of the Next Chelsea Manager Betting Timeline from our OLBG News feed.
Here is a complete list of all Chelsea managers on record with information on length of service and win ratio. Who will be the next Chelsea manager on the list?
Manager
Appointment Date
To
Days in Charge
Enzo Maresca
01/07/2024
05/11/2025
492
Mauricio Pochettino
29/05/2023
21/05/2024
358
Graham Potter
08/09/2022
02/04/2023
206
Thomas Tuchel
26/01/2021
07/09/2022
589
Frank Lampard
04/07/2019
25/01/2021
571
Maurizio Sarri
14/07/2018
16/06/2019
337
Antonio Conte
03/07/2016
13/07/2018
740
Guus Hiddink
20/12/2015
03/07/2016
196
Steve Holland
18/12/2015
20/12/2015
2
Eddie Newton
18/12/2015
20/12/2015
2
Jose Mourinho
03/06/2013
17/12/2015
927
Rafael Benitez
21/11/2012
29/05/2013
189
Roberto Di Matteo
04/03/2012
21/11/2012
262
Andre Villas-Boas
22/06/2011
04/03/2012
256
Carlo Ancelotti
01/06/2009
22/05/2011
720
Guus Hiddink
16/02/2009
31/05/2009
104
Ray Wilkins
09/02/2009
16/02/2009
7
Felipe Scolari
11/06/2008
09/02/2009
243
Avram Grant
20/09/2007
24/05/2008
247
Jose Mourinho
02/06/2004
20/09/2007
1205
Claudio Ranieri
18/09/2000
31/05/2004
1351
Ray Wilkins
13/09/2000
17/09/2000
4
Graham Rix
13/09/2000
17/09/2000
4
Gianluca Vialli
12/02/1998
12/09/2000
943
Ruud Gullit
10/05/1996
12/02/1998
643
Glenn Hoddle
04/06/1993
10/05/1996
1071
David Webb
15/02/1993
11/05/1993
85
Ian Porterfield
11/06/1991
15/02/1993
615
Bobby Campbell
06/03/1988
07/05/1991
1157
John Hollins
11/06/1985
06/03/1988
999
John Neal
01/05/1981
11/06/1985
1502
Geoff Hurst
13/09/1979
30/04/1981
595
Danny Blanchflower
14/12/1978
11/09/1979
271
Frank Upson
13/12/1978
14/12/1978
1
Ken Shellito
07/07/1977
13/12/1978
524
Eddie McCreadie
16/04/1975
01/07/1977
807
Ron Suart
03/10/1974
16/04/1975
195
Dave Sexton
01/10/1967
03/10/1974
2559
Tommy Docherty
01/10/1962
01/10/1967
1826
Ted Drake
01/06/1952
30/09/1961
3408
Billy Birrell
01/05/1939
31/05/1952
4779
A Leslie Knighton
01/08/1933
30/04/1939
2098
David Calderhead
01/08/1907
01/06/1933
9436
William Lewis
27/11/1906
01/08/1907
247
John Tait Robertson
01/04/1905
01/10/1906
548
FAQ
Chelsea FAQ
Who was the first Chelsea manager?
In 1905 Scotsman John Tait Robertson was appointed at Chelsea. He was a player/manager at the club for just over a year.
Who is the longest serving Chelsea manager?
The longest-serving Chelsea manager was David Calderhead who took charge for 966 games between 1907 and 1933.
Who managed Chelsea for the shortest period of time
If we ignore interim and caretaker managers then Danny Blanchflower the former Tottenham player was in charge at Chelsea for just 32 games in the late 1970's.
He had expected to manage Tottenham permanently when his playing career finished, but he was passed over and moved to the Bridge.
In more recent times Brazilian Luis Felip Scholari only lasted 36 games.
Which Chelsea Manager Has The Best Win Percentage
The mid to late 1970s was not a great period for Chelsea, with a string of managers and a couple of relegations. Danny Blanchflower ( Dec 1978 - Sept 1979) only returned a paltry 16% win rate, winning just 5 of his 32 games.
How many matches was Jose Mourinho in charge of Chelsea?
Jose Mourinho had two spells at The Bridge, the first was between 2004 and 2007, he then returned in June 2013 before he left by mutual consent in 2015.
In total the "special one" was in the Chelsea dugout for 321 matches.
Jose Mourinho
Won
Drew
Lost
2004-2007
124
40
21
2013-2015
80
29
27
Editorial Information
This article was written and fact-checked by Nigel Skinner, our expert in following the Next manager markets in the Premier League and throughout the EFL for 15 years. The article was edited and published by Steve Madgwick. Information was gained from various sources, including Chelsea Club Site and the Supporters site
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