Overview

• Parma Calcio has held initial talks with former Bayern Munich and AC Milan defender Mark van Bommel to serve as head coach.
• Cristian Chivu departed for Inter Milan after securing Parma’s Serie A status last season.
• Van Bommel led FC Royal Antwerpen to the Belgian championship before entering management in Germany.
• His stint as VfL Wolfsburg coach ended after nine Bundesliga match days in autumn 2021.
• Former Italy internationals Alberto Gilardino and Daniele De Rossi are also under consideration for the head coach position.