Sassuolo Appoints Roberto D’Aversa as New Head Coach
Sassuolo have named Roberto D’Aversa as the new head coach, following the departure of Alberto Aquilani. The former Torino and Parma manager has signed a contract through June 30, 2027, and will conduct his first training session later today.
According to an official club statement, “U.S. Sassuolo Calcio announces that it has entrusted the technical leadership of the First Team to Roberto D’Aversa until 30 June 2027.”
TURIN, ITALY – MAY 08: Roberto D’Aversa Head Coach of Torino FC gestures during the Serie A match between Torino FC and US Sassuolo Calcio at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on May 08, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images)
D’Aversa Takes Over at Sassuolo
D’Aversa will be joined by Salvatore Sullo as his assistant and is set to meet the media at the Mapei Football Center on Thursday at 12:30 CET [11:30 GMT].
Aquilani, who took the helm in June for his first Serie A role, faced the consequences of poor results, leading to his dismissal. He paid the price for a dismal run that saw Sassuolo gather only one point in their last seven matches, conceding 29 goals this season. A recent 3-0 defeat to Roma has left the club in 17th place, just one point above the relegation spot.
REGGIO NELL’EMILIA, ITALY – OCTOBER 27: Head Coach Alberto Aquilani of US Sassuolo looks on during the Serie A match between US Sassuolo and SS Lazio at Mapei Stadium – Citta’ del Tricolore on October 27, 2026 in Reggio nell’Emilia, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images)
D’Aversa has experience in relegation battles, having previously replaced Marco Baroni at Torino in February and managed to revitalize the team before departing last summer. He is particularly recognized for leading Parma from Serie C to Serie A in consecutive seasons.
His debut match in charge will take place after the international break.
