Van Bommel as a new Parma coach? Trainer duo under pressure!

Van Bommel as a new Parma coach? Trainer duo under pressure!

What is brewing in Italy? Mark van Bommel, the former captain of FC Bayern Munich, stands in the starting blocks for a possible new head coach post at Parma Calcio. The 48-year-old Dutch, who is currently without a club, has already made first contacts with those responsible for the Italian club. Parma is urgently looking for a new coach after Cristian Chivu, who led the team back to Serie A before relegation, has switched to Champions League finalist Inter Milan.

van Bommel is anything but a stranger in the football world. From 2006 to 2011 he achieved some of his greatest successes at FC Bayern before moving to AC Milan. In his coaching career, he has already gained some experience, including a championship title with FC Royal Antwerp. Although he only briefly lingered to VfL Wolfsburg when he returned to the Bundesliga - he was released after nine match days in autumn 2021 - he still has a lot of specialist knowledge.

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The post at Parma is in great demand. In addition to van Bommel, Alberto Gilardino and Daniele de Rossi are also on the list of possible trainers. These two ex-international also have their experiences in Italian leagues, and their names have been buzzing around in the rumors for some time. The top of the club has the goal of bringing a fresh wind into a team with a new coach and ensuring a successful return to Serie A.

van Bommel is optimistic and could fit well into the concept of Parma, especially in view of his experiences in different leagues and successes with Antwerp. The conversations with the club seem promising, and it remains to be seen whether he can take the opportunity to prove himself on the Italian football parquet.

The way to Italy

During his previous coaching career, van Bommel tested his skills in both the Belgian and German league. With 107 competitive games for Royal Antwerp from 2022 to 2024, he has a solid record. Since the end of his time at Wolfsburg, he has been without work, which makes the chances of the new post at Parma even more interesting.

The discussions about his possible obligation will certainly continue to gain drive. What will bring the next few days? If the negotiations between Van Bommel and Parma fruits, the Dutchman could soon return to the coaching bench - and that in the heart of series A!