05.06.2026 13:30
Beşiktaş has reached an agreement with Italian coach Vincenzo Italiano for the head coach position. The black-and-white club announced that the 48-year-old coach will arrive in Istanbul today. Italiano, who most recently managed Bologna, led the club to win the Coppa Italia after 51 years and also reached the UEFA Europa Conference League final twice with Fiorentina.
Besiktas, continuing its search for a head coach, has reached an agreement with Italian manager Vincenzo Italiano. The black-and-white club announced that the plane carrying the experienced coach will land in Istanbul around 16:00 today.
After parting ways with Sergen Yalçın, Besiktas accelerated its search for a new head coach and achieved a successful outcome. The black-and-whites have reached an agreement with Vincenzo Italiano, who most recently coached Serie A side Bologna.
In a statement from the club, it was announced that the 48-year-old coach, with whom discussions have begun, will arrive in Istanbul today.
In the statement from Besiktas, it was said: "The plane carrying Head Coach Vincenzo Italiano, with whom we have begun discussions, will be at the General Aviation Terminal of Atatürk Airport around 16:00 today."
2-YEAR CONTRACT
According to reports in the Italian press, Besiktas has reached a 2-year agreement with Vincenzo Italiano. Per Gianluca Di Marzio's report, the experienced coach will receive an annual salary of 6 million euros, while his technical team will receive 2.5 million euros per year. Italiano, who parted ways with Bologna on May 28, is expected to sign the official contract shortly.
MADE HISTORY AT BOLOGNA
Vincenzo Italiano, who has coached teams such as Vigontina, Arzignano, Trapani, Spezia, Fiorentina, and Bologna in his managerial career, has drawn attention in European football particularly for his achievements in recent years.
Known for his high pressing, fast-paced, and attack-oriented football philosophy, the Italian coach made history by winning the Italian Cup with Bologna in the 2024-2025 season. Under Italiano's management, Bologna defeated Milan in the final to claim the cup after 51 years.
TWO EUROPEAN FINALS WITH FIORENTINA
The Italian coach also achieved significant success at Fiorentina before his stint at Bologna. The purple-and-white team reached the UEFA Conference League final in both 2023 and 2024 under Italiano's management.
Fiorentina lost 2-1 to West Ham United in the 2023 final and was defeated by Olympiakos after extra time in the 2024 final, missing out on the trophy.
NEW CHAPTER AT BESIKTAS
While the black-and-white management aims to build a strong squad for the championship race in the new season, transfer activities are expected to accelerate with the arrival of Vincenzo Italiano.