Italiano era begins
The wait is over. Beşiktaş has officially appointed Vincenzo Italiano as the club's new head coach, with a signing ceremony taking place today (6). He becomes the 64th manager in the club's history (2) and has signed a contract running until 2028 (3) (5). The deal, officially announced to KAP, is a two-year agreement (5). Italiano called Beşiktaş "an ambitious project, exactly like me" in his first comments to the press (4).
What this means
The appointment ends the uncertainty that has hung over the club during this transition period. Italiano arrives with a mandate to reshape a squad already undergoing major restructuring. With decisions made on wingers Cengiz Ünder and Milot Rashica, and a clear-out planned, your new coach will have significant say in the rebuild. The pursuit of Fulham's Harry Wilson and Flamengo goalkeeper Agustín Rossi suggests the front office and Italiano are already aligned on targets.
Fan reactions
The mood on r/besiktas is cautiously optimistic. Fans are following the live signing ceremony closely, with many welcoming the clarity after weeks of speculation linking the club to names like Filipe Luis, Carlos Vicens, and Razvan Lucescu. There's a sense of relief that the board has locked in a manager with a clear long-term contract. Watch the signing ceremony