Coach Update in Serie C: Renate Replaces Gattuso
September 25, 2026 ·
In Serie C, Renate decided to replace coach Giacomo Gattuso with Simone Banchieri. Apart from that, Vado also announced the appointment of Giacomo Riolfo as the new coach following the dismissal of Matteo Pastorino.
Coach Update in Serie C: Renate Replaces Gattuso
According to Tuttomercatoweb.
Background
Giacomo Gattuso previously served as Renate coach, but after his dismissal, he became part of the list of coaches undergoing changes in Serie C. This decision was taken in the midst of a tight competitive situation, where clubs such as Giana Erminio and Juventus Next Gen also experienced coaching changes recently.
Why this is important
The change of coaches in Serie C shows the high dynamics in the competition, where clubs are trying to improve their performance. Renate's decision to replace Giacomo Gattuso with Simone Banchieri reflects the urgent need for a change in strategy and results on the pitch. With so many coaching changes, this also highlights the challenges Serie C clubs face in maintaining stability.
Main Points
- Coach Update in Serie C: Renate Replaces Gattuso.
- In Serie C, Renate decided to replace coach Giacomo Gattuso with Simone Banchieri.
- Serie C 2026/2027, il punto sulle panchine: cambia anche la Giana, Gambirasio esonerato.
Coaching changes have occurred again in the Italian Serie C, where the Renate club has decided to replace their coach, Giacomo Gattuso. The decision to sack Gattuso was announced on 21 September 2023, and the club quickly appointed Simone Banchieri as his replacement. Meanwhile, in the latest development, Vado has also changed coaches by appointing Giacomo Riolfo as the new coach after the dismissal of Matteo Pastorino on September 15 2023.
Currently, many clubs in Serie C are experiencing changes in their coaching positions. At Giana Erminio, for example, Alessio Gambirasio's experience ended after just six games, and he was fired on September 24, 2023. As interim in charge, Matteo Palma was appointed from then on.
The following are some of the coaching changes that occurred in each Serie C group:
GIRONE A:
- AlbinoLeffe: Marco Zaffaroni (new)
- Alcione Milano: Giovanni Cusatis (confirmed)
- Arzignano Valchiampo: Daniele Di Donato (confirmed)
- Carpi: Stefano Cassani (confirmed)
- Cittadella: Roberto Musso (new)
- Desenzano: Marco Gaburro (confirmed)
- Dolomiti Bellunesi: Andrea Bonatti (confirmed)
- Folgore Caratese: Nicola Belmonte (confirmed)
- Giana Erminio: Alessio Gambirasio (new) -> fired on 24/09
- Juventus Next Gen: Massimo Brambilla (confirmed)
- Lecco: Federico Valente (confirmed)
- Lumezzane: Paolo Sammarco (new)
- Novara: Alessandro Birindelli (new)
- Ospitaletto: Andrea Quaresmini (confirmed)
- Pergolettese: Antonio Giosa (new)
- Pro Vercelli: Daniele Bonera (new)
- Renate: Giacomo Gattuso (new) -> fired on 21/09 -> since 22/09 Simone Banchieri
- Treviso: Edoardo Gorini (confirmed)
- Trento: Luca Tabbiani (confirmed)
- Union Brescia: Eugenio Corini (confirmed)
GIRONE B:
- Atalanta U23: Nicola Beati (new)
- Campobasso: Devis Mangia (new)
- Forlì: Nicola Campedelli (new)
- Grosseto: Paolo Indiani (confirmed)
- Gubbio: Domenico Di Carlo (confirmed)
- Guidonia Montecelio: Giovanni Lopez (new) -> fired on 22/09 -> Ciro Ginestra since 23/09
- Latina: Gennaro Volpe (confirmed)
- Livorno: Cristiano Lucarelli (new)
- Ostiamare: David D'Antoni (confirmed)
- Perugia: Aimo Diana (new)
- Pescara: Antonio Buscè (new)
- Pianese: Andrea Zanchetta (new)
- Pineto: Enrico Barilari (new)
- Ravenna: Andrea Mandorlini (confirmed)
- Reggiana: Attilio Tesser (new)
- Sambenedettese: Roberto Boscaglia (confirmed)
- Spezia: Marco Turati (new)
- Torres: Alfonso Greco (confirmed)
- Vado: Matteo Pastorino (new) -> fired on 15/09 -> since 15/09 Paolo Annoni temporary. -> since 22/09 Giacomo Riolfo
- Vis Pesaro: Andrea Gennari (new)
GIRONE C:
- Altamura: Ledian Memushaj (new)
- Audace Cerignola: Raimondo Catalano (new)
- Bari: Massimo Rastelli (new)
- Barletta: Massimo Paci (confirmed)
- Casarano: Vito in Bari (confirmed)
- Casertana: Vinicio Espinal (new)
- Catania: Emilio Longo (new)
- Cavese: Cristiano Masitto (new)
- Cosenza: Federico Coppitelli (new)
- Crotone: Leandro Greco (new)
- Foggia: Gaetano Auteri (new)
- Giugliano: Raffaele Di Napoli (confirmed)
- Inter U23: Stefano Vecchi (confirmed)
- Monopoly: Alberto Colombo (confirmed)
- Picerno: Claudio De Luca (confirmed)
- Potenza: Ivan Tisci (new)
- Salernitana: Serse Cosmi (confirmed)
- Savoia: Alessandro Formisano (new)
- Scafatese: Giovanni Ferraro (confirmed) -> fired on 02/09 -> since 03/09 Michele Facciolo temporary
- Sorrento: Vincenzo Maiuri (new)
This change shows how dynamic the world of football is, especially at the Serie C level, where clubs are trying hard to achieve the best results and avoid the relegation zone.
What happened next
With Simone Banchieri now serving as Renate's coach, it is hoped that he can bring positive changes and improve the team's performance in the remainder of this season. Meanwhile, the newly appointed Giacomo Riolfo in Vado is also expected to have a similar impact. This development will continue to be monitored by football fans and analysts, especially among other Serie C clubs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to coach Renate?
Renate decided to replace their coach, Giacomo Gattuso, and appointed Simone Banchieri as his replacement.
When was the decision to sack Gattuso announced?
The decision to fire Gattuso was announced on September 21, 2023.
Why do many clubs in Serie C change coaches?
Many clubs in Serie C have experienced changes in their coaching positions, including Giana Erminio who sacked Alessio Gambirasio after just six games.
Who is the new coach appointed by Vado?
Vado appointed Giacomo Riolfo as the new coach after firing Matteo Pastorino on September 15 2023.
What are the latest changes at Giana Erminio?
Giana Erminio fired coach Alessio Gambirasio on September 24 2023 and appointed Matteo Palma as temporary person in charge.
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