{"id":49421,"date":"2026-06-30T03:28:25","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T07:28:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/30\/chelsea-ace-23-year-old-target-joins-man-city-in-shock-move-with-maresca-reunion-in-sight\/"},"modified":"2026-06-30T03:28:25","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T07:28:25","slug":"chelsea-ace-23-year-old-target-joins-man-city-in-shock-move-with-maresca-reunion-in-sight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/30\/chelsea-ace-23-year-old-target-joins-man-city-in-shock-move-with-maresca-reunion-in-sight\/","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea ace, 23-year-old target joins Man City in shock move, with Maresca reunion in sight"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/30\/chelsea-ace-23-year-old-target-joins-man-city-in-shock-move-with-maresca-reunion-in-sight\/#Gusto_hopes_to_reunite_with_former_coach_Maresca\" >Gusto hopes to reunite with former coach Maresca<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/30\/chelsea-ace-23-year-old-target-joins-man-city-in-shock-move-with-maresca-reunion-in-sight\/#Chelsea_should_be_careful_in_their_decision\" >Chelsea should be careful in their decision<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Manchester City&#8217;s summer rebuild could include a bold move for Chelsea right-back Maro Gusto, with the French defender reportedly open to joining the Premier League giants.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>According to Futto Mercato, Gusto has agreed to a potential move to Man City this summer.<\/p>\n<p>The 23-year-old is currently representing France at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but his future at the club has been the subject of much discussion following Enzo Maresca&#8217;s arrival at the Etihad.<\/p>\n<div id=\"message-list_1779082922.637049\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-sender primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-message_text primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-alt_text primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-date_time primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-reaction_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-reply_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-link_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-attachment_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-has_draft_reply primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-pinned_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-edited_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-later_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-broadcast_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-broadcast_thread_root_message primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-translated_state\" style=\"clear:left;\">\n<div>\n<div aria-roledescription=\"message\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><b>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">apple<\/span><\/u><\/b><b>    &#038; <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">Google play<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The player may be tempted by the move, but Chelsea will need to convince them to sell the defender, who is under contract until 2030.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gusto_hopes_to_reunite_with_former_coach_Maresca\"><\/span>Gusto hopes to reunite with former coach Maresca<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The biggest factor in this story is Maresca.<\/p>\n<p>The Italian worked with Gusto at Chelsea and is thought to have strong links with the defender.<\/p>\n<p>Maresca, who has been appointed City manager, is currently shaping the team for a new era following the departure of manager Josep Guardiola.<\/p>\n<p>Gust would make sense for City. He is fast, aggressive and comfortable in possession, which he has already proven in the Premier League.<\/p>\n<p>City are looking to revamp parts of their squad, so a modern right-back who can play high up, press well and support the attack would be a useful addition.<\/p>\n<p>However, Chelsea&#8217;s position is strong. Gusto has developed into an important player since joining from Lyon and selling him to a direct rival in the Premier League would be a big move.<\/p>\n<p>The Blues are unlikely to accept anything unless the offer is very attractive.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chelsea_should_be_careful_in_their_decision\"><\/span>Chelsea should be careful in their decision<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chelsea need to be very careful here. Gusto doesn&#8217;t always grab the headlines, but reliable full-backs with his speed and technical qualities are not easy to find.<\/p>\n<p>This would be a smart signing for Man City. Maresca knows the players well, the players know the league well, and the tactical fit is clear.<\/p>\n<p>However, City&#8217;s reinforcement could actually be a huge blow to Chelsea.<\/p>\n<p>Chelsea could be in trouble if Gusto insists on the move. Still, he has a long contract and doesn&#8217;t need to be sold immediately, so he should only consider a deal if City make a huge offer.<\/p>\n<p>Anything else will feel like a mistake.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Report: Manchester City set to lose 27-goal attacker as contract talks stall<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester City&#8217;s summer rebuild could include a bold move for Chelsea right-back Maro Gusto, with the French defender reportedly open to joining the Premier League giants.According to Futto Mercato, Gusto has agreed to a potential move to Man City this summer. 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