Parma appoints former Interdefender Chib as manager

Palma has appointed former Ajax, Roma and Inter Centre Back Cristian Chivu as new managers.

The former Romanian International (44) replaced Fabiopecchia, who had been in charge since 2022, leading Parma to a promotion from Serie B at the end of last season.

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Chivu previously coached youth teams at Inter Milan, a club that ended his playing career from 2018 to 2024.

Palma parted ways with Pecchia on Monday after a fourth straight loss kept the club in the relegation zone.

“Chibu will begin training with the team this afternoon, along with staff consisting of Antonio Gagrialdi (assistant manager), Angelo Palombo (technical assistant) and Nicola Pavalini (goalkeeper coach). Parma said. statement.

Chivu’s first game will be his home match against Bologna on Sunday. Parma is 18th in Serie A with 20 points after 25 games, but only one point from Empori, 17th place outside of the relegation venue.