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Besiktas discusses coaching position with Vincenzo Italiano after Bologna exit

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 9:15 AM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Besiktas discusses coaching position with Vincenzo Italiano after Bologna exit

Summary

Besiktas has initiated contact with Vincenzo Italiano, who parted ways with Bologna at the end of the 2025-26 season. Italiano, having led Bologna to an eighth-place finish in Serie A and a quarter-final spot in the Europa League, is exploring coaching opportunities after his tenure concluded in March. With Serie A options dwindling, Besiktas seeks a new head coach following Sergen Yalcin's departure. The Istanbul club finished fourth in the Turkish Super Lig and will compete in the Europa League next season.

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By the Numbers

•Vincenzo Italiano left Bologna by mutual consent in March 2026.
•Bologna finished eighth in Serie A and reached Europa League quarter-finals.
•Besiktas aims to fill head coach position after Sergen Yalcin's departure.
•The club ended the Turkish season in fourth place, qualifying for the Europa League.
•Italiano is exploring coaching options after Serie A positions fill up.

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9:15 AMYahoo Sports — Besiktas in contact with Italiano after Bologna departure

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Reports in Italy claim that Turkish Super Lig side Besiktas have been in contact with former Bologna head coach Vincenzo Italiano, who has been without a club since the end of the 2025-26 season.Repor...
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