Besiktas Appoints Vincenzo Italiano as New Head Coach
Turkish Süper Lig club Besiktas has officially appointed Italian coach Vincenzo Italiano as head coach, signing a two-year contract until 2028. The 48-year-old, formerly of Bologna and Fiorentina, arrives in Istanbul to end a period of instability for the club, which finished fourth in the 2025/26 season. Italiano, who won the Italian Cup with Bologna, aims to restore Besiktas’ competitiveness against rivals Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe.
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Besiktas Appoints Vincenzo Italiano as New Head Coach
Besiktas JK has officially appointed Vincenzo Italiano as the club's new head coach, holding a signing ceremony at the team's training base. Club owner Serdar Adal announced a new era for the football team, citing the need for fundamental changes after a long period without sports success. Adal highlighted Italiano's achievements in Serie A, including leading Fiorentina to two UEFA Europa Conference League finals and winning the Coppa Italia with Bologna. Sporting director Endel Erzen explained that data analysis, particularly PPDA (passes allowed per defensive action), led them to Italiano, who was identified as the right candidate through consultation with industry seniors. Italiano expressed happiness at joining Besiktas, emphasizing the team's ambition, the importance of fan support, and his desire to utilize wing play to pursue high goals. The ceremony was attended by board members, and the contract was officially signed by Chairman Adal and Italiano.
虎扑 - 足球Besiktas Officially Presents Vincenzo Italiano as New Coach
Turkish Süper Lig club Besiktas has officially announced the appointment of Italian coach Vincenzo Italiano as their new head coach. The 48-year-old technician signed a two-season contract, marking his first coaching experience outside of Italy. Italiano joins Besiktas after spending the last two seasons in charge of Bologna, where he notably won the Italian Cup. The announcement was made on June 6, 2026, via a club statement and social media post. This move represents a significant step in Italiano's career as he transitions to international football management.
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Besiktas Istanbul has appointed Italian coach Vincenzo Italiano as their new head coach, signing a contract until the end of the 2027-2028 season. The 48-year-old, who previously coached Fiorentina and Bologna in Serie A, was also linked with Napoli before joining the Turkish club. Besiktas, last crowned Turkish Süper Lig champions in 2021, have struggled to compete with rivals Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe in recent seasons, finishing outside the top three for three consecutive years. Italiano becomes the eleventh coach for Besiktas since the end of 2021, following a series of high-profile managers including Valérien Ismaël, Giovanni van Bronckhorst, and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The announcement was made by the Istanbul club on Saturday.
Mercato 2025 : l'actu des transferts footVincenzo Italiano Appointed Besiktas Head Coach
Besiktas Istanbul has appointed Italian coach Vincenzo Italiano as their new head coach, signing a contract until the end of the 2027-2028 season. The 48-year-old, who previously coached Fiorentina and Bologna in Serie A, becomes the eleventh manager for the Turkish club since 2021. Besiktas, last crowned Süper Lig champions in 2021, have struggled to compete with rivals Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe in recent seasons. Italiano was initially expected to join Napoli but instead moves to Istanbul. He follows a series of high-profile coaches at Besiktas, including Frenchman Valérien Ismaël, Dutchman Giovanni van Bronckhorst, and Norwegian Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Mercato 2025 : l'actu des transferts footVincenzo Italiano Appointed Besiktas Head Coach
Vincenzo Italiano, the 48-year-old Italian coach formerly of Fiorentina and Bologna, has signed a contract with Turkish Süper Lig club Besiktas Istanbul until the end of the 2027-2028 season, the club announced on Saturday. Italiano, who was previously expected to join Napoli, becomes the eleventh coach for Besiktas since the end of 2021, following a period of instability that saw Frenchman Valérien Ismaël, Dutchman Giovanni van Bronckhorst, and Norwegian Ole Gunnar Solskjaer among his predecessors. Besiktas, last crowned Turkish champions in 2021, have struggled to keep pace with rivals Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe in recent seasons, finishing outside the top three for three consecutive years. Italiano's appointment aims to restore the club's competitiveness in the Süper Lig.
Mercato 2025 : l'actu des transferts footBesiktas Announces Vincenzo Italiano as New Head Coach
Besiktas JK has officially announced the appointment of Italian coach Vincenzo Italiano as the new head coach of their first team. The announcement was made on June 6, 2026, via a press release on the club's official website and social media. Italiano has signed a two-year contract with the Istanbul club, which will keep him at the helm until the end of the 2027-2028 season. The Turkish club expressed confidence that Italiano's experience and skills will make a valuable contribution to their sporting project. This marks Italiano's first coaching experience abroad, having previously managed Bologna for the last two seasons in Italy's Serie A. The move is seen as a significant step for both the coach and the club as they aim for success in the Turkish Super League.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertBesiktas reaches agreement with Vincenzo Italiano
Turkish Süper Lig club Besiktas has reached an agreement with Italian coach Vincenzo Italiano to become their new manager, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The 48-year-old former Bologna coach is expected to arrive in Istanbul on Friday to finalize a contract that runs until 2028. Italiano previously coached Bologna for two seasons, winning the Italian Cup, and also managed Fiorentina. Besiktas finished fourth in the 2025/26 Turkish league season, behind Trabzonspor, Fenerbahçe, and champions Galatasaray.
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