Serie A Faces Major Coaching Overhaul as Clubs Seek New Managers
Serie A·21 May 2026·4h ago

Serie A Faces Major Coaching Overhaul as Clubs Seek New Managers

Source: Cult of Calcio

Serie A is poised for significant managerial changes across multiple clubs in the coming months. Christian Chivu will extend his contract with Inter, Gian Piero Gasperini will gain expanded power at Roma, and Cesc Fabregas will continue leading Como. Chelsea have appointed Xabi Alonso as a potential external threat. Massimiliano Allegri and Luciano Spalletti face decisions regarding their futures at Milan and Juventus respectively, while Antonio Conte will depart Napoli, with Maurizio Sarri reportedly in talks to replace him.

Gasperini's strengthened position at Roma comes amid a broader reshuffling of Serie A's coaching landscape. Atalanta are pursuing Raffaele Palladino and exploring alternatives including Kosta Runjaic from Udinese. Bologna's Vincenzo Italiano remains a candidate for top-tier positions. Fiorentina are weighing Paolo Vanoli while also considering Fabio Grosso from Sassuolo. Daniele De Rossi is expected to continue at Genoa, while Thiago Motta could replace José Mourinho at Benfica or fill other openings.

Promotion-winning managers Giovanni Stroppa and Massimiliano Alvini will likely confirm their positions at Venezia and Frosinone. Rising coaches Ignazio Abate and Alberto Aquilani from lower divisions are potential Serie A prospects, with Sassuolo and Torino considering them following their unsuccessful pursuit of Gennaro Gattuso. The coaching carousel could intensify further if Milan and Juventus opt for new directions.

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Several Serie A teams will soon be looking for a new coach as very few gaffers will be confirmed for sure. Christian Chivu will soon re-up his contract with Inter, Gian Piero Gasperini will have even more power at Roma, and Cesc Fabregas will continue to be Como’s mastermind. One of the few threats, Chelsea, have chosen Xabi Alonso.According to La Repubblica, it’ll be up to Massimiliano Allegri and Luciano Spalletti to decide whether to stay amid some likely changes in the Milan and Juventus front offices. Antonio Conte will bid farewell to Napoli. The Partenopei have been in touch with Maurizio Sarri. However, Atalanta, which won’t keep Raffaele Palladino, are pushing for him, offering long-term stability and reunion with Cristiano Giuntoli.Bologna’s Vincenzo Italiano is waiting in the wings. He could be a fallback for a few top Serie A sides. Sassuolo’s Fabio Grosso and Udinese’s Kosta Runjaic could jump onto bigger clubs as well. The former is wanted by Fiorentina, which are on the fence about Paolo Vanoli, but could also have better opportunities. The latter is an alternative for La Dea and has suitors abroad.Parma have reservations about Carlos Cuesta’s style. Daniele De Rossi will likely continue helming Genoa. Thiago Motta has been linked to a few openings, but could replace José Mourinho at Benfica.Venezia and Frosinone will confirm promotion-winning bosses Giovanni Stroppa and Massimiliano Alvini. Two up-and-comers are likely to make it to Serie A regardless: Juve Stabia’s Ignazio Abate and Catanzaro’s Alberto Aquilani. Sassuolo and Torino, which unsuccessfully tried to hire Gennaro Gattuso, are contemplating them.Our Take on the Serie A Coaching CarouselThings are bound to get interesting and, if Milan and Juventus choose or have to go in new directions too, which isn’t very likely, they’ll get wild. Follow us on Google News for more updates on Serie A and Italian football Related posts: Grading Every New Coaching Appointment in Serie A Serie A Round Recap: Miha’s Comeback, Milan’s Pain Serie A Round Recap: Can Lazio Be Third Wheel Between Juve, Inter? Rifinitura: Roma Thrash Fiorentina as Juve, Lazio Play Super Cup

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