Stefano Pioli Emerges as a Managerial Candidate for Trabzonspor
Following the departure of Fatih Tekke, Trabzonspor management has added Italian coach Stefano Pioli to their agenda in their search for a new manager.
As Trabzonspor continues its search for a new manager following the end of the Fatih Tekke era, the club's board has included Italian coach Stefano Pioli among their candidates and is preparing to hold talks with the experienced figure.
Search for a New Manager
Following the conclusion of the Fatih Tekke era at Trabzonspor, the board has started evaluating both domestic and foreign candidates to take charge of the team. During this process, a new manager has been added to the claret-blues' shortlist.
Stefano Pioli's Career
Italian coach Stefano Pioli managed notable teams such as Lazio, Inter, and Fiorentina in his career before taking charge of Milan in 2019, leading the team to the Serie A championship in the 2021-22 season. Pioli also guided Milan to the Champions League semi-finals in the 2022-23 season.
Fiorentina Period and Departure
Having signed a contract with Fiorentina until 2028 on July 12, 2025, the Italian manager parted ways with the club on November 3, 2025, following a series of poor results.
Expectation of Talks
Club President Ertuğrul Doğan and his management are expected to sit down with the free agent Stefano Pioli in the coming days to seek common ground for an agreement for the claret-blue team.