Key Takeaways:
- Bologna dismissed Domenico Tedesco after only four Serie A matches in charge
- Raffaele Palladino signed a contract with Bologna running until June 2029
- Bologna sit 16th in Serie A and will face Torino at home on Saturday
Managerial Change at Bologna
Bologna have acted swiftly just four games into the Serie A season, announcing the dismissal of Domenico Tedesco on Wednesday. Tedesco, who was appointed in June after stints with Fenerbahce and the Belgium national team, oversaw a difficult start at the helm – registering one draw and three defeats, with the team scoring just two goals during this period.
Bologna have sacked Domenico Tedesco and have replaced him with Raffaele Palladino on a three-year contract, becoming the second managerial change in Serie A after just four matches of the 2026-27 season. pic.twitter.com/F6rMaMw0JE
— Football Italia (@footballitalia) September 16, 2026
Palladino Arrives with Experience
Raffaele Palladino has been appointed as Tedesco’s replacement. The 2025/26 season saw Palladino move from Fiorentina to Atalanta, where he led the Bergamo side for seven months, helping them secure a seventh-placed finish – just three points ahead of Bologna, who ended the season eighth.
The club have confirmed an agreement with Palladino, signing him until June 2029. Palladino began his coaching career at Monza, where he impressed over two years before moving into Serie A roles with Fiorentina and Atalanta.
Serie A Standing and Recent Sackings
Bologna are currently positioned 16th in the Serie A table and are set to host Torino on Saturday. Palladino’s immediate task will be to halt the team’s poor run and climb out of the lower reaches of the standings.
Tedesco’s departure marks the second managerial change in Serie A already this season. Earlier, Fiorentina relieved Fabio Grosso of his duties on the 6th of September, bringing back Paolo Vanoli to steer the side in Florence.
Looking Ahead
Bologna’s immediate schedule sees them take on Torino at home on Saturday as the 2026/27 Serie A season continues. The club, currently 16th, will turn to Palladino to guide them into more stable territory after a turbulent start.
