Overview
- General manager Di Taranto announced Mignani’s dismissal after a 2-2 draw with Frosinone and said the new coach will be named within a day.
- Multiple outlets report Ashley Cole is lined up for his first head-coach role, though Cesena has not confirmed the appointment.
- Cole, 45, has served as an assistant with England Under-21s, Chelsea in 2022–23 under Frank Lampard, Everton the year prior, and Birmingham under Wayne Rooney.
- Cesena sits eighth in Serie B, occupying the final playoff berth after a seven-match winless run that has heightened pressure for a quick turnaround.
- Reporting suggests ownership drove the decision, with leaks casting the potential Cole hire as a high-profile move and indicating a possible debut as soon as Tuesday.