Bologna and manager Vincenzo Italiano have mutually agreed to part ways as of May 28, 2026, the club announced today. Italiano joined Bologna in 2024 and quickly made an impact by leading the club to its first Coppa Italia title in 51 years during his debut season [1, 2].
Under Italiano's leadership, Bologna finished eighth in Serie A this season and reached the quarter-finals of the Europa League [1, 2]. Despite the club's solid performance, Italiano informed Bologna that he considers his time at the club to be over following two seasons "marked by excellent results, regardless of any future career prospects," according to a Bologna club statement [1].
The club expressed gratitude, stating, "The club would like to thank Vincenzo for the passion and dedication with which he has carried out his work over the past few years, which will remain in the club's history" [1].
Earlier in May 2026, Napoli confirmed the departure of their manager Antonio Conte, creating a vacancy at the Serie A runners-up[note: Napoli finished 2nd in Serie A this season] [1, 2]. Italian media have linked Vincenzo Italiano and former AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri as potential candidates for the Napoli coaching role [1, 2].
Italiano’s tenure at Bologna spans two seasons from 2024 until today, marked by a Coppa Italia trophy and a strong league and European showing [1, 2]. The next steps for Italiano’s career remain uncertain amid reported interest from Napoli and the coaching vacancy left by Conte.