Parma and manager Carlos Cuesta have reached an agreement to continue their working relationship, according to reports in Italy. Following a lunch meeting between Parma’s leadership and Cuesta, concerns that had arisen in recent days have been resolved. Cuesta, who led Parma to a comfortable mid-table finish securing Serie A safety well ahead of the final matchday, prioritized remaining with the club despite reported interest from teams in the English Championship and the German Bundesliga.
Despite not yet formally renewing his contract, Parma’s board believe retaining the former assistant to Mikel Arteta is the best course of action. Cuesta’s current deal runs until 2027, with an option for an additional year, which the club did not deem a priority to renegotiate at this time. Initial discussions about continuing the partnership began approximately ten days ago at an event in Solomeo, with subsequent meetings clarifying outstanding issues.
Meanwhile, Fiorentina’s managerial situation remains unresolved. The deadline for exercising an option to extend Paolo Vanoli’s contract until 2027 has passed, with the club opting to leave the decision in limbo. Fiorentina are reportedly awaiting a decision from Fabio Grosso, the 2006 World Cup winner, who is their primary target to rebuild the team. Technical director Fabio Paratici is believed to be the driving force behind pursuing Grosso.
Fiorentina are keeping Vanoli as a backup option should the negotiations with Grosso encounter difficulties. However, the expectation is that Grosso will ultimately join the club. Elsewhere, Max Allegri is expected to become the new manager of Napoli, although he still needs to reach an agreement with Milan to terminate his contract, which runs until 2027. There have been minor delays in reaching a settlement regarding a severance package, but these are not expected to derail the appointment.
Kevin De Bruyne’s future at Napoli is less certain, with the Belgian international expressing a desire to discuss the club’s playing style with management. He stated he wants to have a conversation about “the way of playing.” De Bruyne was also critical of former manager Antonio Conte, stating he was “happy” with Conte’s departure and that the pair had differing visions for the team. He cited the team's low goalscoring record, with their top scorer managing only ten goals, as evidence of a system that didn't suit the squad.
