# Perugia Calcio new era under Gaucci > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/perugia-sports-clubs-developments > Updated: 2026-08-04T09:41:48.000Z. Sources: 31. Developments: 8. The Arena Curi consortium, led by former player Alessandro Gaucci, completed the takeover of AC Perugia Calcio on 4 August 2026, giving Gaucci full decision‑making authority. Legal director Hernán Borras remains in place, but all strategic choices now require Gaucci’s sign‑off. Gaucci announced a rapid squad rebuild, targeting a competitive team by early March 2027 and pledging additional investment if results improve. He confirmed Aimo Diana’s appointment as head coach on a contract through June 2028, replacing Giovanni Tedesco, and introduced a coaching staff that includes Emanuele Filippini, Esteban Gabriel Jesus Anitua and Alessandro Belleri. The club has already secured several signings, notably Ettore Quirini and Giuseppe Carriero from Salernitana, with more additions expected before the transfer window closes. The new leadership stresses ideas over budget, aiming to boost fan attendance and restore the club’s former glories while pursuing promotion from Serie C. Overall, the ownership change has moved from negotiation to implementation, with a clear plan to rebuild the squad, stabilize management and pursue on‑field success. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-04: Alessandro Gaucci launches new era at Perugia Calcio Perugia Calcio’s ownership shifts to Arena Curi, Alessandro Gaucci becomes president, hires Aimo Diana as coach, and begins a squad rebuild with new signings. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/perugia-football-club-launches-new-era-under-owner-alessandro-gauci ### 2026-08-02: Perugia Calcio sold to Arenacuri; Alessandro Gaucci resumes leadership Perugia Calcio’s shares are being sold to Arenacuri; Alessandro Gaucci returns to lead the club and has hired Aimo Diana as coach, with a rapid squad rebuild planned. 17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/celtic-pursues-torino-midfielder-gvidas-gineitis-with-10-million-offer ### 2026-07-28: Perugia Calcio set for takeover by Alessandro Gaucci’s Arena Curi group AC Perugia Calcio is close to being sold to Alessandro Gaucci’s Arena Curi consortium, adding €2 million to the offer and likely appointing Gaucci as president. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arena-curi-group-nears-takeover-of-perugia-calcio ### 2026-07-22: Perugia City Council Meets AC Perugia Calcio on Club’s Sale Talks Perugia officials met AC Perugia Calcio to discuss a stalled sale, confirming the club’s stable finances and rejection of an unsatisfactory offer, while pledging ongoing transparency. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/perugia-city-council-meets-ac-perugia-calcio-on-clubs-sale-talks ### 2026-07-19: Perugia football club sale pending, buyer may demand coach Giovanni Tedesco’s dismissal Perugia football club received a binding purchase offer from Arena Curi that includes covering debts but also demands the dismissal of coach Giovanni Tedesco, with a July 21 deadline for acceptance. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/perugia-football-club-sale-pending-buyer-may-demand-coach-giovanni-tedescos-dismissal ### 2026-07-18: Perugia Calcio receives binding offer for full club share purchase Perugia Calcio got a binding bid to buy all its shares, led by president Javier Faroni, with a one‑week response window and parallel talks for new sponsorship. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/perugia-calcio-receives-binding-offer-for-full-club-share-purchase ### 2026-07-02: Perugia football club deals: player sale proceeds and ownership bid Perugia reports €850‑€875k gross from Montevago and Bacchin's move to Modena, retaining just over half after deductions, while lowering its price for a club share sale and preparing a formal ownership offer. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/perugia-football-club-deals-player-sale-proceeds-and-ownership-bid ### 2026-06-26: Perugia football club grapples with stalled ownership sale and seeks new president Perugia football club reports no bids for its pending sale, explores self‑management, seeks a new president and boosts sponsorship to €2.4 million as it prepares for the next season. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/perugia-football-club-grapples-with-stalled-ownership-sale-and-seeks-new-president --- Cite as: Perugia Calcio new era under Gaucci. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/perugia-sports-clubs-developments