Hellas Verona has officially confirmed the return of Marco Baroni as their head coach. The club is targeting an immediate promotion back to Serie A in the 2026-27 season.
This marks Baroni’s third tenure with Verona. He previously played for the Gialloblu for three years towards the end of his playing career. He then returned as head coach for the 2023-24 season.
In the 2023-24 season, the Tuscan-born manager guided Verona to a 13th-place finish in Serie A, their highest position in the last four seasons. Following this, he moved to Lazio for the 2024-25 season and then to Torino for the 2025-26 season.
Baroni’s primary objective will be to lead Verona back to the top flight after their 19th-place finish in Serie A last term, which resulted in relegation.
Verona has announced that Baroni has signed a two-year contract, with an option for an additional 12 months, potentially keeping him at the club until the summer of 2029. He is set to officially commence his duties on July 1.
Club Statement: Baroni’s Return
Hellas Verona FC has officially announced the appointment of Marco Baroni as the new head coach of the first team, effective July 1. Baroni has inked a contract with the club through June 30, 2028, with the possibility of an extension for another season until 2029, according to a statement on the Verona website.
Born in Florence on September 11, 1963, Baroni returns to the Gialloblu dugout after his previous spell during the 2023-24 season, where he successfully secured Serie A survival with the team finishing 13th. Earlier in his coaching career, he was an assistant coach under Alberto Malesani for Verona during the 2002-03 season.
His association with Hellas Verona began as a player. He represented the Gialloblu from 1995 to 1998, appearing in 93 matches and scoring nine goals across Serie A, Serie B, and the Coppa Italia.
As a manager, Baroni has achieved two promotions to Serie A, leading Benevento to the top flight in 2016/17 and Lecce in 2021/22. He has also successfully kept both Lecce and Hellas Verona in Serie A.
Hellas Verona FC extends a warm welcome back to Coach Marco Baroni and his entire staff, wishing them great success in their upcoming work.
English Translation & Paraphrasing:
Official: Baroni is back as Verona’s head coach for Serie B challenge
Hellas Verona has officially confirmed the return of Marco Baroni as their head coach. The club is aiming for an immediate promotion back to Serie A in the 2026-27 season.
This is Baroni’s third stint with Verona. He played for the club for three years towards the end of his playing career before returning as head coach for the 2023-24 season.
During the 2023-24 season, the tactician led Verona to a 13th-place finish in Serie A, their best result in the last four seasons, before moving on to coach Lazio in 2024-25 and then Torino in 2025-26.
His task now is to guide Verona back to Serie A at the first opportunity, following their 19th-place finish in the top flight last term.
Verona has announced that Baroni has signed a two-year contract with an option for an additional 12 months, potentially keeping him at the club until the summer of 2029. He will officially start his new role on July 1.
Club Statement: Baroni’s Return Confirmed
“Hellas Verona FC is delighted to announce the appointment of Marco Baroni as the new head coach of the first team, effective July 1. Baroni has signed a contract with the club until June 30, 2028, with an option to extend for a further season until 2029,” read a statement on the Verona website.
“Born in Florence on September 11, 1963, Baroni returns to the Gialloblu dugout following his tenure during the 2023-24 season, which concluded with the team securing Serie A survival by finishing 13th in the league. Earlier in his career, he also served as an assistant coach under Alberto Malesani for Verona in the 2002-03 season.
“His connection with Hellas Verona started as a player; he wore the Gialloblu shirt from 1995 to 1998, making 93 appearances and scoring nine goals across Serie A, Serie B, and the Coppa Italia.
“In his managerial career, he has achieved two promotions to Serie A, leading Benevento to the top flight in 2016/17 and Lecce in 2021/22. He has also successfully secured Serie A survival with both Lecce and Hellas Verona.
“Hellas Verona FC warmly welcomes Coach Marco Baroni and all members of his staff back to the Club and wishes them the utmost success in their work.”
