Parma Appoints 29-Year-Old Carlos Cuesta as Head Coach Until 2027, Youngest Serie A Coach Since 1939, Replacing Cristian Chivu

Parma Football Club has appointed Carlos Cuesta, the 29-year-old Spanish assistant coach formerly at Arsenal, as their new head coach. Cuesta, who has spent five years working under Mikel Arteta at Arsenal, has signed a contract with Parma until June 2027, with an option for an additional season. His appointment marks him as the youngest head coach in Serie A since 1939 and one of the youngest across Europe's top five leagues. Cuesta replaces Cristian Chivu, who recently took over at Inter Milan. The move was finalized after Parma received clearance from Arsenal, and Cuesta has already traveled to Italy to complete the signing. This appointment is noted as a record for Serie A due to Cuesta's age and rapid rise to a managerial position.