Parma just missed out on defending their maiden Serie A title to a relentless Inter Milan in 2029, but manager Alessio Rinaldi remained delighted with the progress of his young side.
An unbelievable season saw Parma Calcio claim their maiden Serie A title in dramatic fashion, finishing level with Inter Milan on points then beating them at their own ground 3-2 in a title playoff.
Parma Calcio came into 2028 looking well in the hunt for European qualification for the third season in a row and having guaranteed knockout football in the Europa League.
Two seasons under the tutelage of boyhood Parma Calcio supporter Alessio Rinaldi had seen the Emilia-Romagna club enjoy back-to-back top six finishes. The challenge now was for the young manager to refresh a squad that he felt was in danger of becoming stale.
Parma Calcio endured a tricky start to Alessio Rinaldi's second season in football management. But, despite giving up countless shots per match, they'd just about snuck a few results and went on a solid run before Christmas.
27 years on from joining the club's academy, 41-year-old Alessio Rinaldi put pen to paper to become the 96th permanent manager of Parma Calcio.
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