Empoli may bring back Guido Pagliuca as coach, the Cecina coach who had already managed the team in the past. Talks between the club and Pagliuca are underway, aiming to find an agreement for next season.

What happened?

Empoli, currently 15th in Serie B with 41 points and a recent form of DWLDL, is looking for a new coach after the departure of Fabio Arctic. Pagliuca, who had already managed Empoli in the past, could be the right choice for the team.

Why is it important for Empoli?

The return of Pagliuca to Empoli could be an important step for the team, which is trying to rebuild its roster for next season. Empoli has already announced the arrival of Fabio Arctic as new sports director, and the return of Pagliuca could be the next step to create a solid technical project.

What comes next?

Talks between Empoli and Pagliuca are underway, and the team is evaluating options for next season. Empoli has also announced that Stiven Shpendi will not join the team, after the player had reached an agreement with Padova. The team is also evaluating other options to strengthen its roster, such as Bogdan Popov, who played for Ukraine in the Under-19 European Championship.

Empoli, with 47 goals scored and 54 conceded in the just-concluded season, is looking to improve its position in the standings and reach the playoffs for promotion to Serie A. The team is currently 41 points behind the league leaders, Venezia. The last result for Empoli was a 2-2 draw against Monza on May 8, 2026.