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Montella praises Vincenzo Italiano as Besiktas' new head coach

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Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Montella praises Vincenzo Italiano as Besiktas' new head coach

Summary

Vincenzo Montella, manager of the Turkiye national team, spoke highly of Vincenzo Italiano, the newly appointed coach of Besiktas, during a press conference on June 5, 2026. Montella highlighted Italiano's character, mentioning that he made a significant donation to a fund for earthquake relief in Adana. Italiano, who previously coached Bologna, is expected to sign a two-year contract with Besiktas worth approximately €5 million per season. His arrival marks a continued influence of Italian coaching in Turkish football.

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By the Numbers

•Vincenzo Italiano replaces Domenico Tedesco at Besiktas.
•Montella emphasizes Italiano's character and contributions.
•Italiano arrives in Istanbul to finalize his two-year contract.
•He is expected to earn around €5 million annually.

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7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Montella reveals why new Besiktas coach Italiano is ‘both a good coach and person’

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Turkiye national team manager Vincenzo Montella revealed a very special fact about new Besiktas coach Vincenzo Italiano. ‘He’s a good person.’Calcio is increasingly making inroads into Turkish f...
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