Gilardino Named Pisa Coach: 2-Year Deal Confirmed

Alberto Gilardino is officially the new coach of Pisa, who earned promotion to Serie A this summer, signing a two-year contract with option for a third.

EPA11668963 Genoa’s Coach Alberto Gilardino Prior the Italian Serie A Match Genoa CFC VS Bologna FC, at Luigi Ferraris Stadium, Genoa, Italy, 19 Octaber 2024. Epa-Efe/Luca Zennaro

There were several major candidates for the role, but Gilardino quickly emerged as the hot favourite.

Pisa Sc Head Coach Filippo ‘Pippo’ Inzaghi in training.

The coach turns 43 next month and as a player was part of the Italy squad that won the 2006 World Cup.

Pisa are back in Serie A after a 34-year absence and will be one of 20 clubs in the top flight for the 2025-26 term.

Marcus Cole

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