Genoa confirm Vieira’s exit, hire interim coaches

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Lorenzo Bettoni | Last updated Nov 1, 2025 8:40 AM ET

Genoa confirm that Patrick Vieira is no longer their head coach and will be replaced by Roberto Murgita and Domenico Criscito against Sassuolo.

Genoa confirmed Vieira’s exit with a statement on Saturday.

The Grifone sit at the rock bottom of the table with three points in nine games and still no victories in Serie A this season.

Football Italia already reported this morning that Vieira and Genoa had decided to part company.

Genoa also confirmed that Murgita and Criscito would replace Vieira in the next away game at Sassuolo.

It is believed, however, that the Grifone will be looking for a new coach going forward and Paolo Vanoli was one of those sounded out by the club in recent hours.

Genoa sack Vieira: official statement

“Genoa CFC announces that Patrick Vieira is no longer the head coach of the first team,” Genoa said in a statement.

“The club wishes to thank the coach and his staff for the professionalism and dedication shown during their time in charge and extends its best wishes for the continuation of their professional careers.

“The technical leadership of the first team has been temporarily entrusted to Mr Ruberto Murgita, assisted by Mr Domenico Criscito.”

Vieira had replaced Alberto Gilardino as Genoa’s head coach barely a year ago, in November 2024.

The Arsenal and France legend won 10 of his 37 games in charge of Genoa, drawing 12 and losing 15.

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

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