Parma in direct contact with Gilardino to replace Cuesta
Parma have opened direct talks with Alberto Gilardino over replacing head coach Carlos Cuesta, according to Football Italia. Cuesta, who previously served on Arsenal's coaching staff under Mikel Arteta, is set to leave the Emilia-Romagna club. Gilardino, a former Italy international striker, has been without a club since his departure from Genoa last season. The move signals Parma's intent to reset their managerial project amid an underwhelming campaign.
Read the full story at football-italia.netParma's pursuit of Alberto Gilardino marks a significant pivot in their Serie B project, with Carlos Cuesta's tenure apparently ending after a disappointing stretch. Cuesta, who cut his teeth in Arsenal's backroom staff under Mikel Arteta, was seen as a progressive appointment but results have not followed. Gilardino brings proven Italian top-flight experience, having kept Genoa in Serie A comfortably before his dismissal, making him a pragmatic, battle-tested choice for a club fighting to get back on track.
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