Venezia part company with Giovanni Stroppa after sixth straight Serie A defeat

Venezia have dismissed head coach Giovanni Stroppa, becoming the fourth Serie A club to change manager during the 2026/27 season.

The club confirmed Stroppa’s departure on its official website after Venezia lost 3-1 to Atalanta. Following six rounds of matches, Venezia are bottom of the Serie A table with no points.

Despite the team’s poor start, Venezia thanked Stroppa for his work and recognised his role in guiding the club to promotion to Serie A at the end of last season.

The September managerial changes at Serie A clubs also included Fiorentina, Bologna and Parma.