Bari turns down Castori, eyes new coach candidates

Bari, recently relegated to Serie C, has appointed Pierpaolo Marino as director general and is now seeking a new sporting director and head coach. Fabrizio Castori, who guided Südtirol to safety, declined the club's offer, citing the lower division and a tense atmosphere in the city. The club is evaluating three alternatives: former Atalanta U23 coach Matteo Andreoletti, Federico Coppitelli, and former player‑coach Salvatore Bocchetti. Andreoletti is still under contract with Padova but could be released. Bari aims to finalize its technical staff and rebuild the squad as pre‑season preparations begin.