Gilardino at Sky: "Returning to Parma is like coming home, happy with the squad"

Gilardino presented as Parma's new manager, expressing emotion at returning to the club after 21 years and praising the squad he inherited.

Alberto Gilardino was officially presented as Parma's new head coach, replacing Carlos Cuesta. The former Genoa and Pisa manager, who played for Parma 21 years ago, spoke to Sky Sport about his appointment, describing his return to the Tardini as "coming home in a different role." Gilardino expressed satisfaction with the squad he found and outlined his ambitions to build something important at the club, emphasizing the need for strong identity, humility, and turning the stadium into a fortress.