Venezia decided at midnight to change direction: coach Giovanni Stroppa was sacked and the club gave the task of leading the team to Davide Nicola. The choice was made after the 3‑1 defeat against Atalanta in Bergamo, which represented the sixth consecutive loss in the six Serie A matches played so far.
The lagoon club, worried about the precariousness of the situation on the pitch, closed the day with a meeting between the management and the board, which established Nicola as the first option for the role of coach. The new coach is already in contact with Cremonese, with whom the club is negotiating an agreement which provides for his stay until June, with an option for a further year.
Stroppa concluded his stay at Venezia this morning, showing up at the sports center to collect his belongings and greet the entire group. The coach expressed gratitude for the experience he had with the team, but accepted the management's decision with serenity.
Davide Nicola, former coach of several Serie B and Serie A teams, was chosen for his ability to manage crisis situations and for his experience in recovering teams in difficulty. The club hopes that his leadership can reverse the series of defeats and lead Venezia towards a more stable future.
With Nicola's appointment, Venezia is preparing for a new chapter in the 2026-27 season, with the aim of improving its performances on the pitch and consolidating its position in the league table. The club is awaiting the conclusion of the negotiations with Cremonese to formalize the new role of Nicola, who will have to lead the team in the next Serie A matches.