Marco Giampaolo begins new coaching chapter with Cremonese

Marco Giampaolo has begun his tenure as the manager of Cremonese in Serie B, marking his return to the division for the first time since 2013. With 354 appearances in Serie A, Giampaolo brings significant top-flight experience to the club.

Reflecting on his career, Giampaolo discussed his past roles at Milan and Sampdoria. He noted that his nickname, ‘Maestro’, stems from his didactic approach and desire to provide a collective sense to his tactical ideas. He described his time at Sampdoria as a period where he approached a sense of perfection with a highly disciplined squad.

Regarding his new role at Cremonese, Giampaolo emphasized the importance of team unity and the competitive nature of Serie B. He stated that he has spoken with his players to understand their motivations and found no signs of discontent within the squad. He also noted that even newly promoted teams in the league play a proactive style of football.