OFFICAL: Sampdoria sack Andrea Pirlo after 14 months in charge

Sampdoria have officially announced the dismissal of Andrea Pirlo from his position as head coach after a challenging 14-month tenure in Serie B. The former Italy international leaves the club following a difficult start to the 2024-25 season, where Sampdoria managed to…

Sampdoria set for managerial change: Sottil to replace Pirlo

Sampdoria are poised to make a significant change in their coaching staff, with Andrea Sottil expected to take over from Andrea Pirlo as the team’s new manager. This decision comes after a disappointing start to the season, with the club securing only…

Pirlo: ‘Juventus are on track for the Champions League’

Former Juventus coach Andrea Pirlo says he hasn’t kept up to date with the Bianconeri, but they look on course for Champions League qualification. The Bianconeri have managed just one win in their last nine matches, with some suggesting that they may…

Pirlo: “I had already signed the contract with Real Madrid”

Sampdoria coach Andrea Pirlo revealed how close he was to joining Real Madrid in 2006: “I had already signed the contract.” The legendary Serie A midfielder spoke with Radio TV Serie A about his career, recalling his time with Brescia under Carlo…

Pirlo: ‘I owe Carlo Mazzone so much’

Andrea Pirlo paid tribute to his former coach Carlo Mazzone, saying he was already a super-modern coach back in the 90’s. The pair worked together at Brescia where Mazzone moved Pirlo into a deeper lying midfield role, changing his career as a…

Pirlo: ‘Juventus will need time’

New Sampdoria coach Andrea Pirlo offered his thoughts on former clubs Milan and Juventus, both of which he thinks will need time next season. Il Maestro left Fatih Karagumruk after one season before taking over at Samp in Serie B for the…

Pirlo: ‘We ask Sampdoria fans for trust and support’

New Sampdoria head coach Andrea Pirlo says he needs the trust and the support of the fans to help get them back to Serie A. The former Juventus and Milan midfielder gave his first press conference as Blucerchiati boss and talked about…

OFFICIAL: Andrea Pirlo appointed as Sampdoria coach

Sampdoria have officially confirmed the appointment of former Juventus and Fatih Karagümrük coach Andrea Pirlo. The legendary Italian midfielder has been in talks with the club for the last few days and news reports in Italy earlier today suggested he was close…

Andrea Pirlo to be appointed at Sampdoria coach

Sky Sport Italia journalist Gianluca Di Marzio reports that Andrea Pirlo is set to be appointed as the new coach of Serie B side Sampdoria. The Blucerchiati were demoted to the second division of Italian football at the end of last season,…

OFFICIAL: Fatih Karagumruk fire Andrea Pirlo

Turkish club Fatih Karagumruk have confirmed that they have decided to part ways with head coach Andrea Pirlo. The 44-year-old was appointed to the role last summer, but has been fired by the club with just three games of the Turkish Super-Lig…

Gattuso v Pirlo for the Olympiacos bench

Former teammates Andrea Pirlo and Gennaro Gattuso could go head-to-head for the coaching role at Greek side Olympiacos. The duo famously played alongside at Milan as well as for the Italian national side where they helped win the 2006 World Cup. Calciomercato.it…

Pirlo: ‘Coaching Cristiano Ronaldo was a good experience’

Andrea Pirlo believes working with Antonio Conte was important to learn a winning mentality, while coaching Cristiano Ronaldo was an ‘easy’ and ‘good’ experience. The former Milan and Juventus midfielder is currently coaching Turkish side Fatih Karagümrük and speaking to the Daily…

Pirlo: ‘I hope we can contribute to help Türkiye’

Fatih Karagümrük coach Andrea Pirlo says he is sorry for the Turkish and Syrian people following the devastating earthquakes that hit the region and hopes that he and his team can help. Pirlo and the Karagümrük players have come together with other…

Pirlo: ‘Napoli remind me of my Milan team’

Serie A veteran Andrea Pirlo believes Luciano Spalletti’s Napoli side have a lot in common with the Milan team that he featured in. Il Maestro famously played for the Rossoneri side that dominated in Europe and Serie A in a midfield that…

Pirlo linked with Turkish Süper Lig club

Former Juventus and Milan midfielder Andrea Pirlo has been heavily linked to a coaching role at Turkish Süper Lig side Fatih Karagümrük. The 43-year-old was in charge of Juventus until he was sacked in 2021, despite winning two trophies with the club.…

Pirlo’s Son: ‘My dad’s Juventus were better’

Andrea Pirlo’s Nicolo suggested that his fathers Juventus side played better football than the current Max Allegri team. The former Juve and Milan midfielder replaced Maurizio Sarri straight after having completed his coaching badges, making Juve his first coaching experience. Despite his…

Atalanta v Juventus preview

We have 8 games remaining in the league. Atalanta sit 1 point behind us in 4th spot, with Napoli 3 points away in 5th. Lazio have a game in hand and could be 4 points away if that match is won. Suffice…