Parma Calcio 1913 announced the dismissal of head coach Carlos Cuesta on September 27, 2026, after an internal review concluded that the club and manager no longer shared a common vision for the sporting project. Cuesta, who entered the campaign as the youngest manager in Serie A, leaves the Ducali with four points collected from their opening five fixtures.
Official Club Statement and Departure Details
The club confirmed the parting of ways through an official statement released via its communication channels. Parma Calcio 1913 stated that a mutual assessment between the board and the technical staff revealed a breakdown in the prerequisites needed to carry on the sporting project. While initial reports suggested a consensual rescission, subsequent updates clarified that the separation constitutes a formal dismissal.
President Kyle J. Krause, CEO Federico Cherubini, and the sporting management formally thanked Cuesta and his staff for their months of daily commitment and professional dedication. The club confirmed that Monday afternoon’s training session on September 28, 2026, will be managed by the internal technical staff while the board evaluates candidates for the new coaching appointment.
League Context and Campaign Performance
Cuesta departs following a difficult start to the season. Across the first five matchdays, Parma managed four points, leaving the club in a critical league position. This contrasts with Cuesta’s first season in charge, when he steered the club to a 13th-place finish and secured Serie A safety with four matches to spare.
Recent roster activity saw Parma add forward El Bilal Touré from Atalanta as their fourth summer signing. Despite squad adjustments, the team struggled to translate pre-season preparations—including a 4-0 training-ground victory over the under-20 side—into consistent league results, culminating in the club’s decision to alter its technical leadership.
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