Cesena appoints Alessandro Diamanti as new head coach

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Last updated Jul 1, 2026

Cesena appoints Alessandro Diamanti as new head coach
Summary

Alessandro Diamanti has been named the new coach of Serie B club Cesena, following Ashley Cole's departure after just eight matches. During Cole's brief tenure, Cesena managed only one win, three draws, and four losses. Diamanti, 43, previously coached Melbourne City Under-23 and is stepping into his first managerial role in Italy. The club seeks to rebuild after a disappointing spell under Cole, who was appointed in March. Diamanti is expected to bring in fresh strategies as the team prepares for its next fixtures.

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  • Diamanti replaces Ashley Cole, who had a challenging stint at Cesena.
  • Cole oversaw one win, three draws, and four defeats in eight matches.
  • Diamanti's prior experience includes coaching Melbourne City Under-23.
  • Cesena looks to improve after a difficult start to their season.
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  • 5:00 PMYahoo SportsOfficial: Diamanti is new Cesena coach after 8 games under Cole
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Alessandro Diamanti is officially the new coach of Serie B side Cesena, his first Italian management job, taking over from Ashley Cole after just eight games.The club has made a habit of picking large...

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