Italian World Cup Winner Mauro Camoranesi Named New AEK Larnaca Coach Ahead of Beitar Match
AEK Larnaca, the Cypriot side drawn against Beitar Jerusalem in the second qualifying round of the Conference League, has appointed a new coach, former Italy star Mauro Camoranesi. The announcement came after Beitar, Israel's league runner-up, learned it will face AEK in the next stage of the competition.
Camoranesi, 49, signed a one-year contract. He will try to lead AEK back to the Conference League group stage for the first time since the 2022/23 season, and also chase the club's first league title in its history.
The Italian is best known for a glittering playing career, especially at Juventus, where he made 225 appearances, and with the Italy national team, with whom he won the 2026 World Cup. As a coach, he has worked in several roles but has not yet achieved major success.
AEK Larnaca now turns to a high-profile name as it prepares for the European tie against Beitar Jerusalem, with Camoranesi hoping to build a reputation on the bench to match the one he earned on the pitch.
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