Parma have officially fired coach Roberto D’Aversa and are widely expected to appoint Fabio Liverani in his place.
The decision had been brewing for several days, as the club and tactician had very different views on how to progress.
“Parma Calcio 1913 announce that Roberto D’Aversa has been relieved of his role of First Team Coach,” read a statement.
Parma have officially fired coach Roberto D’Aversa and are widely expected to appoint Fabio Liverani in his place.
The decision had been brewing for several days, as the club and tactician had very different views on how to progress.
“Parma Calcio 1913 announce that Roberto D’Aversa has been relieved of his role of First Team Coach,” read a statement.
“This is a result of the fact that over the last few weeks, the cohesion, unity of intent, harmony and mutual enthusiasm which have been so key to the successes achieved together over the last few years have disappeared.
“However, nothing can erase the unforgettable achievements engraved into the Club’s history thanks to the Coach and his coaching team’s fundamental contribution, and the Club expresses its gratitude for everything over these past few years, wishing Roberto the best of luck for the next step in his career.”
When D’Aversa took over the job in December 2016, Parma were in Serie C and rebounding from their bankruptcy.
He took them to back-to-back promotions into the top flight, then secured Serie A mid-table safety for two seasons.
Former Lecce boss Liverani has been lined up to replace D’Aversa at the Stadio Tardini.
As for D'Aversa, he is strongly linked with the Genoa job.