Chelsea acknowledged his successes, including winning the UEFA Conference League and the FIFA Club World Cup, and thanked him for his contributions.
The club said a change was necessary to give the team the best chance of getting the season back on track, with Chelsea still competing in multiple competitions.
Chelsea have won only one of their last seven Premier League games, leaving them fifth in the table, well outside the title race. Reports indicate a breakdown in relations between Maresca and the club’s hierarchy, with disagreements over management conditions and public comments. There were signs of frustration from Maresca, including references to internal issues and cryptic remarks about difficult periods at the club.
