Parma Appoints Carlos Cuesta as New Manager
Parma has announced the appointment of 29-year-old Carlos Cuesta as their new manager, marking his debut in a senior coaching position. The former assistant to Mikel Arteta at Arsenal, Cuesta has signed a two-year contract with the Serie A club as he steps into the role previously held by Cristian Chivu, who recently departed for Inter Milan.
Youngest Manager in the Top Five European Leagues
In securing this position, Cuesta achieves a notable milestone, becoming the youngest manager in the top five European leagues. His experience in coaching began at a young age when he opted to pursue a career off the field rather than as a player. Initially, he honed his skills at Atlético Madrid's youth teams before embarking on a journey across Europe to explore various coaching philosophies.
During this quest, he connected with Mikel Arteta, then part of Pep Guardiola’s staff at Manchester City, and later spent time at Juventus’ youth academy before landing at Arsenal in 2020. Cuesta has made significant contributions to Arsenal’s strategy, particularly in developing individual player skills and tactical understanding, earning a reputation for engaging one-on-one discussions with the squad.
Fluency and Impressions in Coaching
Fluent in six languages, including Italian, Cuesta’s rapport with players and coaching expertise made a lasting impression on key figures at both Juventus and Arsenal, including Federico Cherubini, now the CEO of Parma. Remarkably, Cuesta will be the youngest manager in Serie A since 1939. Elio Loschi, who managed Triestina, held the record at 29 years, 9 months, and 20 days during his tenure.
First Match Against Juventus
Cuesta will take charge of his first match for Parma against none other than Juventus when he turns 30, a unique coincidence that adds to the intrigue of his appointment.
