Venezia has announced the termination of the relationship with coach Stefano Stroppa, thus opening a void on the bench that the lagoon club intends to fill with a leading figure. The news immediately sparked a wave of speculation about potential candidates, including former defender Paolo Zanetti, who seemed the most natural choice. However, the situation has evolved rapidly: Davide Nicola's candidacy is now at the center of the attention of the board of directors.
Davide Nicola, who left Cremonese at the end of the season with an expiring contract, is considered the favorite to take over from Venezia. His name was mentioned decisively by TMW, which highlighted the strong support of the lagoon board for his appointment. Nicola has shown that he knows how to manage teams in difficulty, and his experience makes him a suitable candidate to lead the "orangenergreens" in a transition phase.
Paolo Zanetti, despite having shown a solid technical profile, was progressively relegated to the background. His candidacy, although initially accredited, no longer has the same weight as that of Nicola. The club appears to have assessed that Nicola's experience is better suited to Venezia's immediate needs.
A third name is that of Roberto D'Aversa, with whom the club had already had contact in the past. However, D'Aversa now appears more detached from the discussion, probably due to the priorities of the board of directors which is aiming for a figure with proven experience in Serie B and Serie A.
Venezia, which has gone through a turbulent season, is now trying to stabilize its technical structure to avoid further difficulties. The final decision on the new manager will have to be communicated as soon as possible, and the club is preparing to present its choice to the public and fans. If Nicola were to accept the offer, his arrival could mark a new chapter for the lagoon team, with the aim of recovering competitiveness and consolidating its position in the rankings.