Alessandro Nesta is the new coach of Avellino. The former Milan defender will lead the team in the 2026-2027 season with the goal of conquering promotion to Serie A.
Who is Nesta?
Alessandro Nesta is a former Italian footballer who played for Milan and Lazio. He won two Champions Leagues and a World Cup with the Italian national team.
The new challenge
Nesta has signed a two-year contract with Avellino. The team finished the 2025-2026 season in 10th place in Serie B with 43 points, the result of 11 wins, 10 draws, and 14 losses in 35 games. The last game played was lost 3-0 against Catanzaro on May 12, 2026.
The project
Avellino has an ambitious project for the 2026-2027 season. The team wants to conquer promotion to Serie A and Nesta has been chosen to lead it in this challenge. The new coach has already started working with the team and has expressed his satisfaction with the hiring.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Position in standings | 10th |
| Points | 43 |
| Games played | 35 |
| Wins | 11 |
| Draws | 10 |
| Losses | 14 |
| Last game | Catanzaro 3-0 Avellino (May 12, 2026) |
The future
The future of Avellino looks promising with Nesta at the helm. The team has a good mix of young and experienced players and Nesta has already started working to improve the team. Avellino fans are enthusiastic about the new season and hope to see the team conquer promotion to Serie A.
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