Bologna renews Vincenzo Italiano’s contract until 2027
His contract was due to expire in 2026, but the season’s huge success prompted its extension.
Bologna renewed its contract with Vincenzo Italiano as coach of the team until 2027 on Thursday , after winning the Coppa Italia and qualifying for the next edition of the Europa League .
“Bologna 1909 announces that it has reached an agreement with Vincenzo Italiano for the extension of his contract until June 30, 2027 ,” the club said in a statement.
Italiano’s contract was due to expire in 2026, but the season’s huge success prompted a renewal. Italiano made history by winning the Coppa Italia , a trophy Bologna hadn’t had since 1974, 51 years before .
“I’m happy to be continuing. We have many exciting competitions to tackle and goals yet to achieve together. See you in July with more energy than ever ,” Italiano said.
The coach improved on the performances of his predecessor, the Italian-Brazilian Thiago Motta , and managed to repeat the team’s European experience, albeit in the Europa League. This year, Bologna played in the Champions League for the first time in 60 years.
The contract extension comes after several days of rumours due to the chaos on the Serie A benches , with the unknown future of Antonio Conte (Naples), Igor Tudor (Juventus), Gian Piero Gasperini (Roma), Raffaele Palladino (Fiorentina), Sergio Conceicao (Milan), Marco Baroni (Lazio) and even Simone Inzaghi (Inter).
