Torino FC has named Ignazio Abate as its new head coach, handing the 39-year-old a two-year contract that runs through June 2028. The appointment was confirmed following meetings between club president Urbano Cairo and sporting director Gianluca Petrachi around June 8-9, with journalist Fabrizio Romano among the first to report the deal.
From Milan’s youth setup to Serie A’s hot seat
After hanging up his boots, Abate led AC Milan’s youth teams before his appointment at Serie B side Juve Stabia in June 2025. Abate was selected over candidates Alberto Gilardino and Ivan Juric, both of whom carried more senior-level experience on their resumes.
Abate spent the bulk of his best years at AC Milan, and also had a stint at Torino as a player, giving him an emotional connection to the club.
Why this matters for Torino’s direction
