Monza have parted ways with Alessandro Nesta as the club’s manager and replaced him immediately with Salvatore Bocchetti, Afrosport reports.
Ex-Italy international Nesta was relieved of his duties after Sunday’s 2-1 Serie A home loss to Juventus which has left them rooted to the bottom of the table with just 10 points after 17 games.
“AC Monza announce that Alessandro Nesta has been relieved of his duties as coach of the first team,” read the statement on X.
“The club thanks the coach for his efforts and wishes him the best for the future.”
AC Monza comunica di aver sollevato Alessandro Nesta dall’incarico di allenatore della Prima Squadra.
Il Club ringrazia il tecnico per quanto fatto finora e gli augura il meglio per il futuro. pic.twitter.com/RjgdhmHwBC
— AC Monza (@ACMonza) December 23, 2024
Monza moved swiftly in announcing the appointment of another former Italy defender, Bocchetti as the new manager.
“AC Monza announces that Salvatore Bocchetti is the new coach of the red and white First Team, with a contract until June 30, 2027,” read the subsequent X post.
AC Monza comunica che Salvatore Bocchetti è il nuovo allenatore della Prima Squadra biancorossa, con un contratto fino al 30 giugno 2027. pic.twitter.com/rs1x5JtVzw
— AC Monza (@ACMonza) December 23, 2024
The 38-year-old Bocchetti has little managerial experience, with only a short stint as caretaker with Hellas Verona being his only senior role, while others have been youth coaches and assistant coaches with the same club.
