Alberto Gilardino named Parma coach

Fifteenth in the Serie A standings with only one victory in five matches, Parma decided two days ago to dismiss

By Manu Tournoux · French Football Weekly

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 11:42 AM

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Alberto Gilardino has been appointed as the new head coach of Parma Calcio 1913.
Gilardino signed a contract through the 2026/27 season with an option for two additional seasons.
Parma dismissed former manager Carlos Cuesta after securing only one win in five Serie A matches.

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Parma Calcio 1913 has officially appointed Alberto Gilardino as the new head coach of their men's first team. The Emilia-Romagna club announced that the 2006 World Cup champion has signed a contract running through the end of the 2026/27 season, which also includes a club option for an additional two seasons.

Gilardino takes over after Parma dismissed former coach Carlos Cuesta following a difficult start in Serie A, where the team sat in 15th place with one win from five matches. Gilardino had been available without a club since leaving Pisa last February.

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