Monza Appoints Ivan Jurić as Head Coach Through 2028
AC Monza has appointed Ivan Jurić as its new head coach, with reports from Sky Sport Italy indicating an agreement in principle. The deal is expected to run through 2028, with an option to extend to 2029.
Ivan Jurić, 49, arrives after turbulent spells across multiple leagues. He rebuilt Torino from a relegation threat into a respectable mid-table side during three seasons (2021-2024). At Roma, he took over in September 2024 and left after about one season. He then moved to Southampton in December 2024 and exited in April 2025.
His most recent job was at Atalanta. After a seven-match winless run left the club in 13th place in Serie A, Ivan Jurić was dismissed on November 10, 2025.
Monza’s reported contract structure suggests the club is not seeking a short-term fix. By signing Ivan Jurić as a project-focused coach, Monza aims to stabilize performances after a period of frequent managerial changes, including the 2024 appointment of Alessandro Nesta.
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