Carlos Cuesta is on the cusp of a major breakthrough. After five years as Mikel Arteta’s right-hand man at Arsenal, the 29-year-old is set to become the new boss of Parma in Italy’s Serie A. This is a huge opportunity for Cuesta, who will be taking the reins as a head coach for the first time in one of Europe’s top five leagues.
Cuesta will be replacing Chivu, who recently took over at Inter, following Inzaghi’s departure. According to The Athletic, negotiations between Cuesta and Parma have been ongoing for several weeks, but a deal has finally been agreed upon. The young coach is expected to travel to Italy as early as Wednesday to finalize the contract.
This isn’t Cuesta’s first stint in Italy, though. He previously worked as an assistant coach for Juventus’ under-17 team from 2018 to 2020, before making the move to London. Prior to that, he spent four years at Atlético Madrid, working with the same age group. With his experience and youthful energy, Cuesta is poised to make a lasting impression at Parma.
What’s next for Cuesta?
As he prepares to take on this new challenge, Cuesta will be looking to draw on his experiences working under Arteta at Arsenal. His time in the Premier League has undoubtedly helped shape him into the coach he is today, and he’ll be eager to put his own stamp on the team at Parma. With the Serie A season already underway, Cuesta will have to hit the ground running, but his appointment is seen as a bold move by the club, and one that could pay dividends in the long run.
Key facts about Cuesta’s move:
- Cuesta is 29 years old and will be taking his first head coaching role
- He has spent five years as Mikel Arteta’s assistant at Arsenal
- Cuesta previously worked in Italy with Juventus’ under-17 team
- He will be replacing Chivu as the boss of Parma in Serie A