Serie A aspect Genoa have confirmed the departure of their head coach Alberto Gilardino, with Patrick Vieira reportedly on his manner in.
Gilardino, a World Cup winner with Italy in 2006, leaves the membership with them sitting only one level above the relegation measurement with 10 factors from 12 matches this season.
A former striker who performed for golf equipment together with Genoa, Parma, AC Milan and Fiorentina, Gilardino took cost of Genoa in 2022 and helped them earn promotion to the highest division earlier than a Eleventh-place end through the 2023-24 season.
“The membership thanks Gilardino for the objectives achieved collectively through the years and desires him the most effective for his profession,” Genoa stated in an announcement.
The 42-year-old noticed his aspect salvage a late 1-1 draw in opposition to Cesc Fabregas’ Como of their final match earlier than the worldwide break.
Genoa had been additionally knocked out of the Coppa Italia within the second spherical following a defeat to Sampdoria on penalties in September.
Arsenal legend Vieira is about to exchange him, in response to a number of stories.
The previous France midfielder has been out of labor since leaving Strasbourg by mutual consent in July.
Il Genoa CFC comunica che Alberto Gilardino è stato sollevato dall’incarico.
La società ringrazia mister Gilardino per i traguardi raggiunti insieme nel corso degli anni e gli augura il meglio per la propria carriera. pic.twitter.com/BscCu2krdE
— Genoa CFC (@GenoaCFC) November 19, 2024
Vieira lifted the World Cup and the Euros together with his nationwide crew whereas additionally successful silverware with AC Milan, Arsenal, Inter Milan and Manchester Metropolis throughout an illustrious taking part in profession.
After retiring in 2011, he has managed New York Metropolis FC, Good, Crystal Palace and Strasbourg.
If confirmed because the Genoa supervisor, Vieira will turn out to be the primary French supervisor to work in not less than three of the 5 main European championships within the twenty first century.
He would additionally reunite with former Metropolis and Inter teammate Mario Balotelli, who he additionally managed at Genoa through the 2018-19 season.
Genoa will face Cagliari at Stadio Luigi Ferraris of their subsequent match on Sunday.