Gaetano Fontana (born 21 February 1970) is an Italian football manager and former

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. He is currently in charge as head coach of club

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Coaching career

On 18 June 2018 he was unveiled as new head coach of

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. On 22 July 2019, he was hired as head coach of

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club

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. On 2 December 2019, he was dismissed following 8 consecutive losses. On 26 July 2021 he was appointed head coach of

club Imolese. On 29 December 2022, Fontana was hired by Serie C struggling club

Honours and awards

*Serie A promotion: 2004 (Fiorentina) *Serie B promotion: 2002 (Ascoli) *Serie B promotion: 2006 (Napoli) Fontana was a left footed midfielder renowned for his free kicks and leadership qualities. He played into his late 30s while residing mainly in the Italian lower leagues.

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at Soccerway 1970 births Living people Italian footballers U.S. Catanzaro 1929 players Calcio Padova players Reggina 1914 players U.S. Alessandria Calcio 1912 players S.S. Juve Stabia players Ascoli Calcio 1898 F.C. players ACF Fiorentina players S.S.C. Napoli players Serie A players Serie B players Serie C players Men's association football midfielders People from Catanzaro Italian football managers A.S.G. Nocerina managers S.S. Juve Stabia managers Cosenza Calcio managers Alma Juventus Fano 1906 managers Imolese Calcio 1919 managers Serie C managers Footballers from Calabria Sportspeople from the Province of Catanzaro {{Italy-footy-midfielder-1970s-stub