Exclusive Pisa new coach: Gilardino talks, Van Bommel offered

Originally posted on Football Italia | Last updated Jun 9, 2025 6:33 AM ET

Newly promoted Serie A side Pisa will contact Alberto Gilardino today to sound out his availability to become their new coach, but Nerazzurri have also been offered Mark van Bommel.

Pisa are ready to initiate contacts with ex-Serie A star Gilardino to become their new head coach.

Pisa open talks with Gilardino

The Nerazzurri are preparing to replace Filippo Inzaghi, who is set to sign for Palermo in Serie B after securing promotion to Italy’s top flight with Pisa in 2024-25.

Sources with direct knowledge of the matter tell me that Pisa have scheduled a call with Gilardino today.

Van Bommel offered to Pisa

The former Genoa coach and 2006 World Cup winner for Italy was also sounded out by Parma in recent days. The Ducali are also working to find a new coach as Cristian Chivu confirmed his exit on Monday, before his appointment as Inter’s coach.

Gilardino is one of the candidates for the Pisa job, but not the only one.

The newly promoted Serie A side, in fact, have also been offered ex-Milan midfielder Van Bommel and directors will make their assessments in the coming hours.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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