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Official: Udinese appoint Zanetti as head coach

Udinese have officially appointed Paolo Zanetti as their new head coach, hours after sacking Kosta…

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 9:04 PM
Official: Udinese appoint Zanetti as head coach
Key Things to Know
  • Udinese have officially appointed Paolo Zanetti as their new head coach on a contract through June 2027.
  • Zanetti replaces Kosta Runjaic, who was dismissed following a 5-2 home defeat to Roma.
  • The 43-year-old manager will make his debut on Friday against his former club, bottom-side Venezia.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Udinese have officially appointed Paolo Zanetti as their new head coach on a contract running through June 30, 2027. The 43-year-old manager arrives shortly after the dismissal of Kosta Runjaic, who lost his job following a 5-2 home defeat against Roma. Zanetti will oversee his first training session on Tuesday afternoon before facing a media unveiling on Wednesday.

Zanetti steps into a difficult scenario with Udinese sitting on just five points through 10 matches and enduring an eight-game winless stretch. His first fixture in charge comes this Friday against his former club, bottom-placed Venezia, where he previously earned Serie A promotion in 2021.

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