Lecce have announced their decision to part ways with head coach Marco Baroni after failing to agree a new contract.
The 59-year-old Italian tactician took over at the Puglian outfit back in July 2021 and guided them back up to Serie A in his debut season. His second year in charge saw the Giallorossi finish 16th, five points ahead of Hellas Verona, who had to fight Lecce for survival in the play-out match.
Baroni oversaw 80 matches during his two years in charge of Lecce, averaging 1.41 points per match with 29 wins and 26 draws.
As announced by Lecce today, the club failed to agree a new contract with Baroni and so have decided to part ways with the coach. He was offered a new one-year deal with an increase to his salary, but this was rejected, ending negotiations.
“Following the meetings between the club and the coach Marco Baroni and his agent, it is announced that the parties have not reached an agreement to continue the contractual relationship that expires on June 30.
“U.S. Lecce’s proposal to continue the relationship for another year with an increase in the economic part in favour of the coach and his staff was not accepted.
“After two extraordinary years, during which promotion to Serie A and survival in the top division was achieved, the relationship between U.S. Lecce and Marco Baroni comes to an end with great serenity.
“To the coach and his staff a big thank you for the commitment and professionalism shown in this successful two-year period.”
Baroni has reportedly been in talks to take over at Hellas Verona, who barely secured their survival in Serie A this season.