Ashley Cole set to leave Cesena after eight Serie B games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 12:40 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Ashley Cole is expected to depart from his role as head coach of Serie B side Cesena, just eight matches into his tenure. Appointed in mid-March to a team pursuing a playoff spot, Cole has achieved only one win, alongside three draws and four losses. His hiring followed the controversial dismissal of Michele Mignani, which left players and fans dissatisfied. Cole's contract is set to expire on June 30, and discussions regarding an extension appear to be off the table, signaling his likely exit by the end of the month.
- •Cole appointed in mid-March, after Cesena's playoff push.
- •Came in following the dismissal of Michele Mignani.
- •Cole's record stands at one win, three draws, and four losses.
- •Contract expires on June 30; exit expected by month's end.
- •Cesena finished the 2025-26 season in 11th place.
- 1:20 PMYahoo Sports — Report Cesena will replace Cole with Diamanti as new coach
- 12:40 PMYahoo Sports — Ashley Cole expected to leave Cesena eight games into Serie B career
"Serie B side Cesena have reportedly decided to part company with coach Ashley Cole after just eight games, choosing Alessandro Diamanti to replace him.The club had only appointed Cole on March 15 and ...
"Reports in Italy indicate that former England international Ashley Cole is set to leave his position as head coach of Serie B side Cesena just eight games after he was handed the reins.Ashley Cole exp...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 1:20 PMReport Cesena will replace Cole with Diamanti as new coach
Serie B side Cesena have reportedly decided to part company with coach Ashley Cole after just eight games, choosing Alessandro Diamanti to replace him.The club had only appointed Cole on March 15 and ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 12:40 PMAshley Cole expected to leave Cesena eight games into Serie B career
Reports in Italy indicate that former England international Ashley Cole is set to leave his position as head coach of Serie B side Cesena just eight games after he was handed the reins.Ashley Cole exp...
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