# Parma Calcio managerial change > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20260929-parma-calcio-managerial-change > Updated: 2026-09-29T14:00:02.000Z. Sources: 71. Developments: 2. Parma Calcio 1913 has appointed Alberto Gilardino as its new head coach following the departure of Carlos Cuesta. The club and Cuesta reached a mutual agreement to end their relationship due to a “lack of necessary conditions to continue the current sporting project” after the team secured only four points in five Serie A matches. Gilardino, a former player for the club who scored 56 goals between 2002 and 2005, signed a contract through the end of the 2026/27 season. The agreement includes a unilateral option for the club to extend the contract for an additional two years. To join Parma, Gilardino reached a mutual termination of his contract with Pisa. His appointment, supported by President Kyle J. Krause and CEO Federico Cherubini, aims to provide technical stability. Gilardino inherits a team currently in 15th place in Serie A, with his managerial debut expected to be a challenging away fixture against Inter Milan on October 10. His technical staff will include Gaetano Caridi, Francesco Valiani, Antonio Bovenzi, and Mirco Vecchi. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-29: Alberto Gilardino appointed as new Parma head coach Alberto Gilardino has been named the new head coach of Parma, returning to the club where he played from 2002–2005. He succeeds Carlos Cuesta on a contract through the 2026/27 season. 20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alberto-gilardino-appointed-as-new-parma-head-coach-1 ### 2026-09-27: Parma appoints Alberto Gilardino as head coach following Cuesta departure Parma Calcio 1913 has appointed former player Alberto Gilardino as head coach, replacing Carlos Cuesta following a mutual agreement to part ways. 59 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/parma-calcio-1913-parts-ways-with-head-coach-carlos-cuesta --- Cite as: Parma Calcio managerial change. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/20260929-parma-calcio-managerial-change