Filippo Inzaghi departs Pisa just weeks after historic Serie A promotion

 

Filippo Inzaghi has officially departed Pisa just weeks after steering the club to Serie A promotion. The announcement came via a club statement confirming that both parties agreed to terminate the contract by mutual consent. Inzaghi, aged 51, still had two years left on his deal after leading Pisa to a second-place finish in Serie B. That campaign saw the Tuscan side return to the Italian top flight for the first time in 34 years.

Under Inzaghi’s leadership, Pisa produced one of their most memorable seasons in recent history. Their Arena Garibaldi stadium, located near the iconic Leaning Tower, will now host Serie A matches again. Alongside Sassuolo and Cremonese, Pisa earned promotion from Serie B for the 2024–25 season.

However, this success story took an unexpected twist. While fans were looking forward to a top-flight campaign with Inzaghi at the helm, the sudden coaching change has raised eyebrows. Despite the surprising nature of the exit, it appears to have been amicable.

Pisa now find themselves in search of a new manager ahead of their Serie A return. Early reports suggest the club may turn to fellow World Cup winner Alberto Gilardino or recently dismissed Lecce boss Marco Giampaolo. With pre-season fast approaching, Pisa will need to act quickly to ensure a smooth transition into their first top-tier campaign in over three decades.

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Following his departure from Pisa, Filippo Inzaghi is now set to remain in Serie B, taking over at ambitious Palermo. The Sicilian club, which is part of the City Football Group portfolio alongside Manchester City, reportedly paid nearly one million euros in compensation to secure Inzaghi’s services. Palermo view the experienced coach as the right man to lead their own push for Serie A promotion.

Palermo’s investment in Inzaghi underlines their serious intentions. With a competitive squad and financial backing, they aim to return to the top tier after several years of turbulence both on and off the pitch. Inzaghi, who has previously managed clubs like Benevento and Venezia, brings with him a strong record of success in Italy’s second division.

The move also reflects City Football Group’s continued expansion and intent to build a strong football identity across its global clubs. Palermo are one of the most historic clubs in southern Italy and now have both the resources and ambition to match that legacy.

Meanwhile, for Inzaghi, the transition presents a new challenge but also a familiar one. After guiding Pisa to an unexpected promotion, he’ll now be expected to replicate similar success with Palermo. The pressure will be high, but so is the optimism surrounding his appointment.

Fans of both clubs will be watching closely to see how the situation unfolds. For Pisa, finding the right successor is crucial as they prepare for their first Serie A campaign since the early 1990s. For Palermo, the task is clear — reach the top flight, and do it quickly.

Inzaghi’s coaching journey continues, this time under a new project with massive potential and high expectations. His next chapter begins in Sicily.