Venezia has made official the appointment of Davide Nicola as new coach, after the dismissal of Giovanni Stroppa, who had led the lagoon team in a series of six consecutive defeats at the start of the Serie A season. The decision was made quickly: already the day before the change of coach, TMW journalists had identified Nicola as the main candidate, thanks to his experience in medium-sized clubs and his reputation as a "man of impossible feats".
The lagoon club has closed the agreement with Nicola with a contract that lasts until 30 June 2027, with the option to extend it by one year, bringing the deadline to 2028. The agreement was confirmed by Alessio Alaimo, who reported that Venezia intends to give Nicola the opportunity to establish a new tactical identity and consolidate the team in view of next season's challenges.
Stroppa, who had led the club since 2023, was fired after a series of disappointing results: six defeats in six games, with the team finding itself in a difficult position in the table. The club has therefore decided to focus on consolidated experience, with Nicola having already demonstrated his ability to manage teams in difficulty, as in his previous role at Cremonese.
The new coach will have to face the challenge of keeping Venezia in Serie A, avoiding relegation and trying to make the most of the resources available. The club has already started planning the pre-training phase, with the aim of integrating key players and establishing a more dynamic attacking approach.
With the signing of Nicola, Venezia is preparing for a new chapter, with the aim of consolidating its position in the Italian top flight and giving the club a clear direction for the future. Next week the manager will be officially presented to the public and the press club, while the club focuses on preparing for the next championship match.