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Torino sacks Baroni, hires D’Aversa as new coach

Torino fired Marco Baroni following a 3-0 defeat to Genoa and immediately named Roberto D’Aversa as head coach. D’Aversa, a 50‑year‑old former Serie A midfielder, signed a contract until June 30.

Torino dismissed coach Marco Baroni after a 3-0 loss to Genoa, marking the fourth consecutive winless match in all competitions. The club, sitting 15th in Serie A, moved quickly to secure a new leader.

Former midfielder Roberto D’Aversa was appointed as head coach, signing a contract that runs until June 30. D’Aversa brings experience from stints at Empoli, Lecce, Sampdoria, Parma and Virtus Lanciano.