In a surprise move, Serie A club Parma is set to appoint Carlos Cuesta as their new head coach. The 29-year-old Spaniard, currently serving as Assistant Head Coach at Arsenal, is on the verge of completing the transition, with talks now in the final stages between the two clubs.
The Arsenal assistant coach is an integral member of the Arteta’s back room who’s well loved by the players and staff alike. This will be a huge blow to the team who are yet to get going in the transfer market but are about to loose one their important coaches.
Cuesta’s appointment news was broken by Fabrizio Romano minutes ago and is poised to become a record-breaking moment for Serie A, as he will be the youngest manager to take charge of a top-flight Italian club in the modern era. Highly regarded for his tactical acumen and modern approach to the game, Cuesta has been a key figure in Mikel Arteta’s backroom staff at Arsenal, where he earned praise for his role in developing young talent and contributing to the team’s recent resurgence in the Premier League.
Parma, who continue their push to reestablish themselves as a competitive force in Italy’s top division, see Cuesta as the ideal figure to usher in a bold new era. His progressive football philosophy and deep understanding of player development align with the club’s long-term vision.
Final details are being ironed out, but an official announcement is expected soon pending a formal agreement with Arsenal. Once completed, Cuesta’s appointment will not only signal Parma’s ambitions but also underline a growing trend of young, dynamic coaches reshaping European football’s elite leagues.
