Carlos Cuesta has officially extended his commitment to Parma, with the club announcing through their official Instagram account that the Spanish coach will remain at the helm for the 2026/27 Serie A season. This confirmation puts an end to weeks of speculation regarding Cuesta’s future, even after successfully guiding Parma to secure their place in the top flight.
Following positive discussions between Cuesta and the club in recent days, an agreement has been reached to continue their collaboration. Parma has also announced that the squad is scheduled to return for pre-season training on July 13.
Cuesta initially joined Parma last summer on a contract through June 2027, with an option for a further season. The former Arsenal assistant, who spent five years working under Mikel Arteta at London Colney before embarking on his managerial career, received considerable praise for his management of a challenging relegation battle. However, some debate arose regarding his team’s ‘style of football.’
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Carlos Cuesta and Parma – Together Again as Club Confirm Former Arsenal Assistant’s Future
Carlos Cuesta has committed his future to Parma, with the club confirming via their official Instagram account that the Spanish coach will continue as head coach ahead of the 2026/27 Serie A season.
The announcement ends weeks of uncertainty over Cuesta’s future, with his position having been questioned despite guiding Parma to a comfortable survival in the top flight.
The two parties held positive talks in recent days before agreeing to continue together, with Parma confirming the squad will report back for pre-season on July 13.
Cuesta originally joined Parma last summer on a contract running until June 2027, with an option to extend for a further season.
The former Arsenal assistant, who spent five years working under Mikel Arteta at London Colney before beginning his managerial career, earned widespread praise for his handling of a difficult relegation battle but faced some speculation over whether it was the ‘right style of football.’