Soccer-Bologna appoint Tedesco as manager on two-year deal

Bologna have appointed Domenico ​Tedesco as manager ​until June 2028 ‌with an ​option for a further year, the Serie A club announced ‌on Tuesday. He also served as Belgium's ⁠head coach for two years from 2023-25, taking over ⁠from current ⁠Portugal manager Roberto Martinez following the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Bologna have appointed Domenico ​Tedesco as manager ​until June 2028 ‌with an ​option for a further year, the Serie A club announced ‌on Tuesday. The 40-year-old succeeds Vincenzo Italiano, who mutually parted ways with the club last week after a two-year ‌spell.

Tedesco was sacked by Fenerbache in April after ‌taking over last September on a two-year deal following Jose Mourinho’s departure. "Bologna FC 1909 can confirm the appointment of Domenico ⁠Tedesco ​as the ⁠head coach of our men’s First Team. Tedesco has signed ⁠a contract until 30 June 2028, with an option ​for a one-year extension," the club statement read.

Tedesco began ⁠his senior coaching career in 2017 at German club Erzgebirge ⁠Aue ​and has since managed Schalke 04, Spartak Moscow and RB Leipzig. He also served as Belgium's ⁠head coach for two years from 2023-25, taking over ⁠from current ⁠Portugal manager Roberto Martinez following the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.