The circle is tightening around the candidates for the Catanzaro bench, with the management intensifying contacts to choose the new coach. This morning talks resumed with Alberto Aquilani, former midfielder, now coach, also highly coveted by Frosinone. Despite the interest of the Lazio club, which however prefers Vincenzo Vivarini as first choice, Aquilani remains a leading figure for Catanzaro.
Alberto Aquilani: A coveted profile
Aquilani, former Roma and Juventus midfielder, embarked on a successful coaching career after retiring from playing football. His coaching career began in 2019, when he became coach of Fiorentina’s Under-18 team. Subsequently, he joined Giuseppe Iachini’s staff as a technical collaborator of the first team.
Fiorentina spring
In July 2020, Aquilani was appointed coach of Fiorentina’s Primavera team. With the young Viola he achieved numerous successes, including three Italian Cups and two Super Cups. In January 2023, he won the Supercoppa Primavera beating Inter, but lost the Coppa Italia final against Roma. At the end of the season, he mutually terminated the contract with the Tuscan club.
Pisa
On 29 June 2023, Aquilani was announced as the new manager of Pisa in Serie B. He made his official debut on 25 August 2023, winning 2-0 against Sampdoria. Under his guidance, Pisa placed thirteenth in the championship, three points away from the play-outs.
Massimo Brambilla: An interesting alternative
The other strong candidate is Massimo Brambilla, coach out of contract with Juventus Next Gen. Promoted by the new general manager Paolo Morganti, Brambilla is seen as an equally valid choice to lead Catanzaro. His career began in the youth sector of Pergocrema, then moving on to Novara and, above all, to Atalanta, where he achieved notable successes with the Allievi Nazionali and Primavera. At Juventus Next Gen, Brambilla consolidated his reputation, achieving significant results and demonstrating an ability to manage and develop young talents.
The impending decision
The race for the Catanzaro bench seems to be a two-way challenge between Aquilani and Brambilla. The Giallorossi management will have to carefully evaluate the options available, with new contacts expected with Aquilani in the next few hours. The profile of the next coach will be crucial for the future plans of the club, which aims to consolidate its position and aim for increasingly ambitious goals.
Who is Massimo Brambilla?
Massimo Brambilla, born in 1973, began his career as a coach in the youth sector of Pergocrema, then continuing with Novara and Atalanta. At the helm of Atalanta’s Allievi Nazionali, he won the Città di Arco Tournament, the Scudetto and the category Super Cup. With the Primavera of the Bergamo club, he won the championship and the Super Cup, also participating in the UEFA Youth League.
Since 2022, Brambilla has been at the helm of Juventus Next Gen, where he reached the final of the Serie C Italian Cup and achieved the best placing in the team’s history, taking them to the play-offs and quarter-finals of the national phase. His ability to develop young talents and achieve significant results makes him an ideal candidate for Catanzaro.
The choice of the new Catanzaro coach is now upon us, with Alberto Aquilani and Massimo Brambilla in pole position. Both coaches have demonstrated that they have the skills and experience necessary to lead the team towards new successes. In the next few hours, the Catanzaro management will make a decision that could significantly influence the future of the club.
