Bologna sack Tedesco after four games, hire Palladino

Bologna have pulled the plug on Domenico Tedesco just 99 days into his reign, turning to Raffaele Palladino.

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What happened. Bologna have officially parted company with head coach Domenico Tedesco after four Serie A matches of the 2026-27 season. Raffaele Palladino has been appointed as his replacement on a three-year contract until the summer of 2029.

• Tedesco leaves Bologna 16th with one point from four games.
• Bologna lost 1-0 to Lazio, Atalanta and Napoli, drawing 2-2 with Sassuolo.
• Palladino's first training session is Wednesday; Torino at home next.

Palladino takes over with one home match against Torino before the September-October international break.

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