Ashley Cole set to take reins at Cesena

Cesena is on the verge of a new era with the arrival of Ashley Cole. Following the dismissal of Filippo Fusco, the Italian club may entrust the Englishman with a managerial role.

How the market will change

Cole's arrival will lead to a greater emphasis on developing young players. Not only from Cesena's youth sector but also from other leagues, with a particular focus on the Championship.

Cole's role

The club has promised Cole a free hand in the transfer market, within the budget. The future sporting director could be a support figure for the Englishman.

The current team

The current Cesena team features players like Cristian Shpendi, Tommaso Berti, and Jonathan Klinsmann. Only one of them seems likely to remain at Cole's disposal.

The current standings for Cesena are as follows:

The context

Cesena currently sits 11th in Serie B, with 46 points and a goal difference of -11. Their last result was a 3-4 loss to Padova.