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It’s expected and it’s now official: Italian coach Alberto Gilardino was fired by Genoa management on Tuesday. Arriving on the Rossoblu bench in December 2022, he had a good run by bringing Genoa back into the Italian elite. Keeping the club in the first division last season as promoted, he even pocketed a contract extension until June 30, 2024 with an option to extend for an additional year. Author of a disastrous start to the season, Genoa is now 17th in Serie A.
“Genoa CFC announces that Alberto Gilardino has been dismissed. The club thanks Mr. Gilardino for the goals achieved together over the years and wishes him the best in his career», It is written in the official press release published by the Genoese club. The place being now vacant, it is Patrick Vieira who will replace him as announced by Relevo and confirmed by several Italian media. The announcement of the arrival of the Blues legend should be made in the coming hours.
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