Bologna has reportedly agreed terms with Domenico Tedesco and is finalizing the appointment of the 40-year-old Italian to succeed Vincenzo Italiano as their head coach.
According to Sky Sport Italia, a preliminary agreement has been reached between Bologna and Tedesco, with negotiations now focusing on the finer details of the contract.
The Italian club recently parted ways with Vincenzo Italiano on Thursday, with the 48-year-old departing after two seasons at the Stadio Dall’Ara.
Sources suggest that Tedesco has been a target for Bologna for several months, and his signing is expected to be confirmed soon.
Tedesco previously managed Fenerbahce during the 2025-26 season, guiding them to a second-place finish in the league, just three points behind rivals Galatasaray.
Born in Rossano, Italy, Tedesco spent his formative years in Germany. His coaching career has taken him through Germany, Russia (Spartak Moscow), Turkey (Fenerbahce), and he also served as the head coach for the Belgium national team from 2023 to 2025.
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Bologna have reached an agreement with Domenico Tedesco and are now finalising talks to hire the 40-year-old as Vincenzo Italiano’s replacement.
Bologna have identified the replacement for Italiano and are expected to hire Tedesco, 40, as their new head coach.
According to Sky Sport Italia, the two parties have already reached a principal agreement, so negotiations are progressing over the last details of the deal.
Bologna parted ways by mutual consent with Vincenzo Italiano on Thursday, with the 48-year-old leaving the Stadio Dall’Ara after two seasons.
According to Sportitalia’s Alfredo Pedullà, Tedesco has been on Bologna’s radar for several months, and the 40-year-old is expected to sign with the Rossoblu soon.
Tedesco coached Fenerbahce in the 2025-26 season, finishing second, three points behind city rivals Galatasaray.
Born in Rossano, Italy, Tedesco was raised in Germany, where his family moved when he was only two years old.
He has coached in Germany, Russia (Spartak Moscow), Turkey (Fenerbahce) and served as Belgium’s national team coach from 2023 to 2025.