Sassuolo targets Aquilani after Torino's interest in the coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 4:55 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Sassuolo has joined Torino in pursuing coach Alberto Aquilani, following his successful tenure with Catanzaro. Aquilani led Catanzaro to the promotion play-off final in Serie B but narrowly missed promotion to Monza. With Fabio Grosso set to leave Sassuolo for Fiorentina, the club is now looking for a replacement. Aquilani, who previously played at Sassuolo on loan in 2017, is seen as a top candidate ahead of Ignazio Abate, currently managing Juve Stabia.
- •Sassuolo is pursuing Alberto Aquilani for head coach position.
- •Torino also showed interest in hiring Aquilani.
- •Aquilani recently guided Catanzaro to a Serie B promotion play-off final.
- •Fabio Grosso will leave Sassuolo to take over at Fiorentina.
- •Aquilani previously played for Sassuolo in 2017.
- 4:55 PMYahoo Sports — Sassuolo want Aquilani too after Torino interest
"After Torino, now Sassuolo are the latest Serie A club to be courting coach Alberto Aquilani, who nearly took Catanzaro to promotion.The young coach is attracting a lot of attention thanks to the perf...
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