Pedro Obiang appointed as Monza's new sporting director

AC Monza has announced the appointment of Pedro Obiang as their new sporting director on August 20, 2026, marking the end of his 16-year playing career. The club confirmed that Obiang's last season included 36 appearances and two goals, contributing to Monza's return to Serie A. Obiang has a diverse playing background, having previously represented Sampdoria, West Ham, and Sassuolo. He expressed readiness to embrace this new management role with the commitment he demonstrated as a player. His transition to management comes as part of the club's efforts to strengthen its organizational structure.

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