Montella praises Vincenzo Italiano as Besiktas' new head coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 7:30 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Montella reveals why new Besiktas coach Italiano is ‘both a good coach and person’
"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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