Parma have formally introduced Carlos Cuesta as their new head coach, handing the previous Arsenal assistant a two-year cope with an choice to increase till 2028. Cuesta arrives after the departure of Cristian Chivu, who took over the reins at Inter Milan following Simone Inzaghi’s exit.
At simply 29 years outdated, Cuesta turns into the youngest lively supervisor throughout Europe’s prime 5 leagues. Regardless of his youthful age, he brings a robust teaching résumé, having spent 5 years at Arsenal as a part of Mikel Arteta’s trusted backroom employees since 2020. Previous to that, he additionally had expertise with Atletico Madrid and Juventus’ youth groups.
Whereas Cuesta’s new position locations him forward of Brighton’s Fabian Hurzeler (aged 32) when it comes to youth, he gained’t declare the report for the youngest Serie A supervisor ever. That milestone stays with Elio Loschi, who led Triestina in 1939 at 29 years, 9 months, and 20 days. Cuesta turns 30 in July and his debut as Parma boss will likely be in opposition to Juventus on August 24.
The Spanish coach’s transfer to Italy marks his first senior managerial position, coming off a transformative interval with Arsenal, the place he helped the membership evolve from mid-table standing into Premier League title contenders. His emotional farewell to each Arsenal and Mikel Arteta was shared in an Instagram tribute upon arriving in Italy.
Parma, who completed sixteenth final season and narrowly averted relegation, are hopeful Cuesta’s recent method and tactical perception will stabilize and elevate their place in Serie A. Apparently, Cuesta is now youthful than a number of gamers in his new squad.
As Cuesta begins this subsequent chapter, it’s unclear whether or not Arsenal will instantly substitute him. Nonetheless, Arteta nonetheless retains Albert Stuivenberg and Miguel Molina amongst his teaching employees.
