Carlos Cuesta discusses transition from Arsenal to managing Parma
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 3:13 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Carlos Cuesta, who served as assistant to Mikel Arteta at Arsenal, is now the youngest head coach in Europe's top five leagues at Parma. The 30-year-old, who took charge last summer, led Parma to a 13th-place finish in Serie A after previously coaching youth teams at Atletico Madrid and Juventus. Cuesta emphasizes the importance of having a clear vision and collective guidelines while building a team. Reflecting on his time at Arsenal, he expressed pride in their recent successes while recognizing his separate journey in coaching.
- •Cuesta was Arteta's assistant at Arsenal for five years.
- •Parma finished 13th in Serie A during Cuesta's first season.
- •He emphasizes building a team with a clear vision and identity.
- •Cuesta previously coached youth teams at Atletico Madrid and Juventus.
- •He aims to return Parma to its former glory from the late 1990s.
- 3:13 PMBBC Sport — Europe's youngest manager on Arteta and leaving Arsenal for Parma
"Carlos Cuesta discusses his time as assistant manager at Arsenal and becoming Europe's youngest manager at Parma.
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