Parma have appointed former Italy forward Alberto Gilardino as their new head coach.
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The 44-year-old has signed a contract running until the end of the 2026/27 season, with an option to extend the agreement by a further two seasons. Parma confirmed the appointment on their official website.
Gilardino returns to a club he represented as a player between 2002 and 2005. He made 116 appearances for Parma and scored 56 goals before leaving to join Milan.
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His appointment comes several days after Carlos Cuesta left his position as Parma manager.
Parma are currently 15th in the Serie A table.