Exclusive: Positive talks between Gilardino and Pisa
Pisa and Alberto Gilardino held positive talks on Monday, and although a final decision has yet to be made, the former striker has good chances of being appointed as the new Nerazzurri coach.
Sources with direct knowledge of the matter exclusively tell me that Gilardino has a good chance of being appointed as the new Pisa coach.
Gilardino the leading candidate for Pisa job
GENOA, ITALY – MAY 24: Alberto Gilardino, head coach of Genoa, reacts during the Serie A TIM match between Genoa CFC and Bologna FC at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on May 24, 2024 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by)
The 2006 Italy World Cup winner held talks with club directors on Monday.
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Gilardino is also on Parma's list to replace Cristian Chivu, but hasn't been contacted yet.
Pisa are also considering foreign options such as Mark van Bommel and Mario Frick, but Gilardino is in a very good position and the newly promoted Serie A side will make a final decision in the next few hours.
Pisa target reinforcements for 2025-26 Serie A campaign
TURIN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 22: Antonio Sanabria of Torino battles for possession with Malick Thiaw of AC Milan during the Serie A match between Torino and AC Milan at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on February 22, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by)
Filippo Inzaghi earned a Serie A promotion with Pisa in 2024-25 but is set to leave the club to join Palermo.
Pisa are also following Torino striker Antonio Sanabria to strengthen the attack and Napoli-owned winger Alessio Zerbin for the wings.
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